Thursday, August 31, 2006

At least 35 dead in Ganges boat accident

A boat capsized in the Ganges river on the outskirts of Patna Thursday killing at least 35 people.

The boat was carrying 60 passengers including farmers and children when it sank.

"Sixteen people swam to safety so we expect around 35 to 40 people are missing," said AK Upadhyay, deputy inspector general of police.

Hindu devotees ride on boats on the River Ganges, past a temple, during the Teej festival in Allahabad, Aug. 26, 2006. On this day, married women fast for the day as they pray for the long life of their husbands. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
Hindu devotees ride boats on the River Ganges during the Teej festival in Allahabad, Aug. 26, 2006. AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh from Yahoo News.

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