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Jabalpur boat capsizing video shows chaos for life jackets seconds before disaster
India
Published on 2 May 2026
Survivors claim jackets were delayed until it was too late
A fresh video from Jabalpur’s Bargi Dam shows passengers scrambling for life jackets moments before a boat capsized, killing nine people. Survivors allege the jackets were not distributed promptly, and that the delay worsened the tragedy. Authorities say an investigation is underway and officials are taking action over alleged negligence.
- New footage captures frantic scramble for life jackets before capsizing
- Boat disaster at Bargi Dam leaves nine dead
- Survivors allege life jackets were distributed too late
- Investigation and action against alleged negligence underway
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