A tragic boating accident occurred in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district on Thursday when a cruise capsized in the Bargi Dam, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, officials confirmed to news agency ANI.
Rescue and Search Efforts Underway
According to Jabalpur collector Raghvendra Singh, at least 15 people have been rescued so far. However, search and rescue operations are still in progress to locate 12 others who remain missing. Rescue teams were immediately deployed to the site, and efforts are ongoing to trace the missing passengers. Further details are awaited as the operation continues.
About the Incident
The cruise capsized under circumstances that are still under investigation. Authorities have not yet released the names of the deceased or the missing. The Bargi Dam, located in the Jabalpur district, is a popular spot for boating and tourism, but this incident has raised concerns about safety measures.
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