13 Children Die After Boat
Photo: Alexander Kazakov/AP/TT

13 Children Die After Boat Capsizes on India’s Ganges River en route to Festival

Thirteen children have died after a boat capsized on the Ganges River in India, authorities say.

The boat was heading to a festival, and there were around 15-20 people on board. The 13 people who lost their lives were all 15 years old or younger.

"My thoughts are with the bereaved families at this difficult time," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a statement.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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