2014 Hirakud boat disaster
  Hirakud Boat Disaster | |
| Date | 9 February 2014 |
|---|---|
| Location |
Hirakud Dam Reservoir, near Hirakud, Odisha, India |
| Cause | Overcrowding |
| Participants | Crew and 115 passengers |
| Outcome | Boat capsized |
| Deaths | 31 |
2014 Hirakud Boat Disaster was an accident that occurred on 9 February 2014 in the Reservoir of the Hirakud Dam in the Sambalpur district of Indian State of Odisha. The incident occurred when a boat carrying about 115 passengers on board, capsized in the reservoir.[1] The disaster killed 31 people.[2][3][4]
Accident
The mishap occurred near Pitapali area inside the Hirakud reservoir at around 4.30 PM when a large group of picnickers were returning in an overcrowded motor boat.[5] As per eyewitnesses, the motorboat capsized after water entered into it following a snag. The passengers tried to drain out the water from the boat unsuccessfully. Many of the passengers also jumped off the boat in panic. It was later noted the boat did not have basic safety measures.[6]
Rescue
Fire fighters, units of Rapid Action Force were deployed for rescue operations. A six-member scuba diver team also joined the crew and they were trying to enter the boat to find the missing people.[6]
References
- ↑ Sahu, Priya Ranjan. "At least 10 dead after boat capsizes in Odisha's Hirakud Dam reservoir". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- ↑ Nayak, Ajit. "Hirakud horror toll mounts to 31". Times Of India. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ↑ "All bodies recovered in Hirakud boat tragedy". Business Standard. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ↑ "Hirakud toll rises to 31". The Statesman. Retrieved 12 February 2014.
- ↑ "11 dead, 10 missing as boat capsizes in Hirakud reservoir". Odisha Sun Times. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- 1 2 "Death Toll in Hirakud Dam Reservoir Boat Tragedy reaches 15". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 10 February 2014.