Janhavi Mule
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Global News Podcast
Syria's de facto leader says the country is not a threat to its neighbours or the west
On one side, there is Gateway of India and Mumbai's coastline, and on another side, there is a very busy port named JNPT Port. The boat was actually going to an island in this harbour area, which is a very famous tourist destination. It is often frequented by foreigners who visit the city.
Global News Podcast
Syria's de facto leader says the country is not a threat to its neighbours or the west
So that's why people have raised more concerns about the safety of tourist boats and marine traffic in the area as well.
Global News Podcast
Syria's de facto leader says the country is not a threat to its neighbours or the west
Indian Navy has given information that it was their craft that was undergoing some engine trials and it lost control suddenly and all of a sudden it rammed into this ferry boat that was carrying tourists from Gateway of India, which is a very famous monument in Mumbai, to Elephanta Island. There were about 100 to 120 people on board. We still don't know the exact number of people,
Global News Podcast
Syria's de facto leader says the country is not a threat to its neighbours or the west
There's no clarity but local reports say that there were over 100 people on board and at the moment 13 have died and 99 were rescued.
Global News Podcast
Syria's de facto leader says the country is not a threat to its neighbours or the west
The search is still on. Some survivors have shared the footage. that they filmed while they were being rescued. And it shows people were being carried out to another vessel when the boat capsized and all of them looked very scary. We still don't know what exactly happened, but more details are still expected in coming hours.
Global News Podcast
Syria's de facto leader says the country is not a threat to its neighbours or the west
The incident has happened in Mumbai harbour, which means the seas are quite calm. Also, this is a quiet time of the year, so rescuers are not facing much of adversities there. But this place is around five nautical miles from the coast, that is around nine kilometres into the sea.