14 killed including women and children as boat capsizes in Bihar's Hajipur

At least 14 people have died after a boat carrying passengers capsized in the Ganga near Rampur Shyamchand village in Bihar’s Vaishali district. Many women and children are believed to be among those who perished in the tragic incident.

According to the latest update shared by Raghopur MLA and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, six people have been admitted to the hospital, while three others have been rescued safely. The accident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Raghopur police



station.

According to preliminary reports, some children had boarded the boat to attend a feast and were returning when the vessel overturned in the river. Initial reports had suggested that between five and eight people may have died.

Vaishali District Magistrate Varsha Singh had initially confirmed to India Today 11 deaths following the accident. However, Tejashwi Yadav later stated that 14 bodies had been recovered.

Further details regarding the circumstances leading to the accident and the identities of those affected are awaited.