There were no fatalities due to the quick rescue efforts by boats in the vicinity, but one person was left severely wounded during the accident at Versova beach in Mumbai
A boat carrying the Andheri Cha Raja Ganesh idol and at least two dozen people capsized in the sea during immersion at Mumbai’s Versova beach on Sunday. There were no fatalities due to the quick rescue efforts by boats in the vicinity, but one person was left severely wounded during the accident.
Lord Ganesha Saved every one … accident during visarjan of Andheri Cha Raja ganapati pic.twitter.com/6MRvDoW4GH— Avinash Dharmadhikari (@Copavinash) September 22, 2024
In a viral video on the internet, a boat carrying the people and Ganesha idol can be seen turning over into the sea. Many manage to swim to safety, but others grasp the statue and its pedestal to keep themselves from drowning as other boats swing into action to rescue people.
