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Rescue Operations Continue After Cruise Boat Capsizes in Jabalpur, 4 Dead

A cruise boat capsized in Jabalpur's Bargi Dam on Thursday, killing four people and leaving others missing. Rescue operations have safely brought 15 tourists to shore, with efforts continuing to locate the remaining individuals. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attributed the incident to a severe storm and assured full government support for affected families. In a separate tragedy, a bus carrying a wedding party overturned in Rajgarh, resulting in three deaths and 30 injuries.

Key Points: Jabalpur Cruise Boat Capsize: 4 Dead, Rescue Ongoing

  • Cruise boat capsizes in Bargi Dam, Jabalpur
  • 4 dead, 15 rescued, rescue ongoing
  • Severe storm caused incident, says CM Mohan Yadav
  • Separate bus accident in Rajgarh kills 3, injures 30
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Rescue operations ongoing: Bargi MLA Neeraj Singh after cruise boat capsizes in Jabalpur's Bargi Dam

Cruise boat capsizes in Jabalpur's Bargi Dam due to severe storm; 4 dead, 15 rescued. MP CM Mohan Yadav assures swift relief efforts.

"Our effort is to rescue all the people - Neeraj Singh"

Jabalpur, April 30

Bargi MLA Neeraj Singh on Thursday said that the rescue operations are underway after a cruise boat capsized in Jabalpur's Bargi Dam, in which four people were killed.

"The cruise, which used to regularly make several trips and take tourists on pleasure rides, sank today around 6:15 PM. There were 29 tourists on board along with two cruise crew members. So far, rescue efforts have brought 15 people out alive, and the bodies of 4 people have been recovered. Rescue operations are ongoing... Our effort is to rescue all the people," Neeraj Singh said.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that "15 citizens have been safely rescued" after a cruise boat capsized in Jabalpur's Bargi Dam, in which four people were killed.

CM Mohan attributed the incident to a "severe storm".

CM Mohan Yadav said in a post on X, "Through swift rescue operations, 15 citizens have been safely rescued. Efforts are underway to locate those who are missing as quickly as possible."

"In this hour of crisis, the state government stands in full solidarity with the affected families with complete sensitivity, and every possible assistance is being ensured," he said.

A bus carrying a wedding party overturned near Rajgarh, killing three people and injuring 30 others, a police officer said.

According to Biaora police station in-charge Virendra Dhakad, the bus was travelling from Rached village in Morena district to Ujjain when the accident occurred near Kachri.

"A bus carrying a wedding party from Rached village in Morena district to Ujjain met with an accident near Kachri. Around 30 people were injured, with eight reported in serious condition. The rest are receiving treatment and are said to be stable." Dhakad told ANI."Three people have been killed", he added.

The accident took place at around 5:30 AM, when a bus operated by Darmay Travels, carrying members of the Tomar family," he added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Such a tragic day for Madhya Pradesh. Two major accidents on the same day - the cruise boat at Bargi Dam and that wedding bus overturning near Rajgarh. The MLA said cruise operations were regular, but why were they running in such weather? Need better safety checks. 😔
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Rajesh Q
This is heartbreaking. 29 tourists, including families, out for a joyride, and now 4 are no more. CM Mohan Yadav and MLA Neeraj Singh are doing their best with rescue ops, but we need to ask why boats operate without weather warnings. Also, that wedding bus accident shows how dangerous our roads are. Time for stricter regulations.
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James A
My thoughts are with everyone affected. 4 dead in the boat capsize and 3 in the bus accident on the same day is a lot for one state. The rescue teams are working hard, and I appreciate the quick response from authorities. Hope the missing are found safe. Stay strong, MP.
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Siddharth J
The cruise boat tragedy at Bargi Dam is a stark reminder of how negligence can cost lives. 29 tourists and 2 crew members - that's 31 souls on that boat. Only 15 rescued alive. Why were they sailing in a severe storm? And the wedding bus accident shows our infrastructure failures. We need accountability, not just condolences.

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