Madhya Pradesh: Two feared drowned as boat capsizes in Narmada river

In a tragic incident, at least two persons are feared drowned after a boat capsized in Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district. Nine persons were rescued and rushed to a hospital.

Khandwa: Two persons are feared drowned after a boat capsized in Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh on Friday afternoon, police said.

The boat, carrying 11 people mostly from Mhow, hit the pillar of a bridge over the river and capsized at the spot between Khandwa and Khargone districts, an official said.

At least nine persons were rescued and rushed to a hospital, the official said.

Rescued people rushed to a hospital

A search operation has been launched to trace the missing persons, he said, adding that further details are awaited.