13 dead, 101 rescued after Navy speedboat crashes into Elephanta ferry off Mumbai coast

At least 13 persons died, including three Navy personnel, after a ferry capsized off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, said Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

The accident occurred after a Navy speedboat crashed into the ferry, which was on its way to the Elephanta Island in the Mumbai harbour, confirmed the chief minister. The incident took place at 3.55 pm.

The Elephanta Island, with a complex of Shaivite cave temples dating back perhaps to the 6th century, is a popular tourist destination.

While 101 passengers had been rescued so far, two are critically injured, Fadnavis said.

The rescue operation is underway and the details were as of 7.30 pm, the chief minister said. More details will be known on Thursday, he added.

The Indian Navy said that its speedboat lost control while undertaking engine trials due to an engine malfunction. “As a result, the boat collided with a passenger ferry which subsequently capsized,” the Navy spokesperson said.

The state administration and the Navy will investigate the reason behind the accident, the chief minister said.

#WATCH | Mumbai Boat Accident | The Indian Coast Guard carried out rescue operations after a ferry capsized near the Gateway of India.

(Video Source: Indian Coast Guard) pic.twitter.com/dAGOT83v2X— ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2024

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