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Accident in Mumbai Harbour Involving Indian Navy Craft and Civil Ferry Neel Kamal
Rescue Operations Underway
At about 1600 h on December 18, 2024 a Navy craft undergoing engine trials lost control and collided with a passenger ferry Neel Kamal off Karanja, Mumbai. The ferry was carrying passengers from Gateway of India to Elephanta Island.
Search and Rescue efforts were immediately launched by the Navy in coordination with the Coast Guard and Marine Police. Four naval helicopters, 11 naval craft, one Coast Guard boat and three Marine Police boats are undertaking rescue efforts.
The survivors picked up by Navy and civil craft in the area have been transferred to jetties and hospitals in the vicinity. So far 99 survivors have been rescued.
The accident has reportedly led to the tragic loss of 13 lives including 1 Naval personnel and 2 OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) reps onboard the Naval craft.
Accounting of all personnel is in progress along with SAR efforts in the area.
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