Andhra Pradesh: Boat capsizes in Krishna river, 11 killed
Amravati, Nov 12 (IBNS): At least 11 people were killed when a boat carrying tourists overturned in Krishna river in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, officials said.
Search operation is still going on.
The accident took place at around 5.45 pm.
National Disaster Response Force personnel are currently performing rescue operation.
The NDRF said 20 people have been rescued alive so far.
"Boat carrying approx.35 people capsized at Krishna River, Ferry Ghats , Krishna district AP. Search and rescue operation going on . So far 20 people rescued alive & 11 dead bodies retrieved . NDRF and civil authorities conducting operation," NDRF tweeted.
The NDRF said three teams of it are currently performing operation.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has condoled the loss of lives in the mishap.
Images: NDRF Twitter page
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