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Six missing after boat capsizes in Bihar's Chhapra district

At least six people are missing after a boat filled with sand capsized near Maji bridge in Bihar's Chhapra district. The local police along with professional divers and an NDRF team reached the spot to carry out the rescue operation.

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Published : Jul 25, 2020, 5:35 PM IST

Published : Jul 25, 2020, 5:35 PM IST

Boat capsizes in Bihar
Boat capsizes in Bihar

Chhapra (Bihar): Six people went missing when a boat filled with sand capsized in Bihar's Chhapra district on Saturday.

As per reports, two boats collided with each other near Maji bridge, due to which one boat filled with sand capsized. There were 6 labourers on the boat who are still missing.

Six missing as boat capsizes in Bihar's Chhapra district

Upon receiving the information, local police along with the professional divers reached the spot and started the operation to search the missing people.

It is to be noted that a team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has also reached the spot to carry out the rescue operation.

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