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Boat capsizes in Jabalpur after sudden storm killing four passengers as rescue begins

India
Published on 30 April 2026
Boat capsizes in Jabalpur after sudden storm killing four passengers as rescue begins

Storm flipped a crowded cruise boat in seconds

A cruise boat carrying 35–40 passengers overturned on the Bargi river in Jabalpur district after a sudden storm, officials said. Four people drowned while others were reportedly rescued as emergency teams rushed to the site. The incident has raised questions about safety checks and boat operations during rough weather on inland waterways.

  • Cruise boat carrying 35 to 40 passengers capsized in Jabalpur
  • Sudden storm on the Bargi river triggered the accident
  • Four passengers drowned, rescue operations followed immediately
  • Authorities are investigating safety and operating conditions
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