15 killed, after boat carrying 60 people capsized in Yamuna river

Baghpat (UP): 15 people dead, 12 people rescued and admitted to hospital after a boat carrying over 60 people capsized in river Yamuna. Police is on the spot and rescue operation is underway.

The overcrowded boat was headed for Haryana when the incident occurred.Police and Provincial Armed Constabulary divers reached the accident spot and have begun rescue operations, an official said.

So far, 15 bodies have been fished out. There is no trace of over a dozen others who were in the boat. The police fear number of casualties might rise.A few people have been rescued and admitted to a nearby medical facility.Villagers told the police the boat was overcrowded, which could be one reason for the tragedy.