Boat with 40 school children on board capsizes in sea in Maharashtra
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS) : At least four children drowned and eleven remained missing as a boat with 40 school kids on board capsized in the sea in Maharashtra's coastal town Dahana on Saturday morning, media reports said.
According to reports, rescue operations are currently underway.
Dornier aircraft and helicopters from Daman have been launched as part of the rescue operations
Initial reports indicate that four children died, while 25 have been rescued and hospitalised.
Reports said the boat capsized because of overloading.
The Coast Guard has diverted ships which were at sea.
More details are awaited.
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