Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A disturbing video has surfaced capturing the final moments for some onboard cruise in Jabalpur.
The footage shows panic inside the cruise as water began entering the boat.
In the footage, some passengers can be seen seated, tightly holding their children, while some stand in the middle, trying to balance the boat as it started tilting due to the inflow of water.
The staff was seen distributing life jackets as the passengers panicked.
Watch the video below :
The accident took place on April 30, when a cruise boat carrying around 30 to 40 passengers lost balance mid-way. Eyewitnesses said the boat began to tilt suddenly, possibly due to water entering the vessel or an imbalance caused by movement of passengers.
The officials confirmed that 24 passengers have been safely evacuated so far, while efforts continue to trace the missing persons.
Seven people (out of 24) rescued safely have reached their homes, while the rest are admitted to different hospitals and their treatment is ongoing, according to the district administration.
As panic spread, passengers reportedly tried to shift positions to stabilize the boat, but the situation quickly worsened. Many struggled to stay steady, while others attempted to protect their family members amid the growing fear, which possibly led to the misbalancing of the boat.
Rescue teams, including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), rushed to the spot soon after the incident and launched the rescue operation.
