A tragic boat accident occurred near Mozambique’s Beira Port in Africa, resulting in the death of three Indian nationals and leaving five others missing. The vessel, which had 14 Indian crew members among others on board, capsized under yet-to-be-determined circumstances. Local authorities managed to rescue several passengers, while search and rescue operations are continuing for those still unaccounted for. Officials have confirmed that an investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the mishap.
The Indian High Commission in Mozambique stated that the injured have been admitted to a hospital and are receiving medical care. It also assured that necessary assistance is being extended to the families of the deceased and affected individuals. Details regarding the identities of the victims are yet to be confirmed. The mission is closely coordinating with local authorities and maritime agencies, and has shared emergency contact numbers on its social media platforms for those seeking information about the injured and missing.