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13 people died in boat capsize in Bihar, India

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A boat capsized in the Vaishali district of Bihar, India, on the evening of the 13th, killing at least 13 people, all of whom were children under the age of 15.
Officials said there were 15 to 20 people on the boat at the time, mostly children, and seven people had been rescued and sent to hospital.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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Bihar, one of India's most populous states, has common river traffic, but boat safety standards vary, especially in rural areas, where accidents involving overloading and lack of life-saving equipment occur from time to time.

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China News Service, Beijing, October 14. According to a report by India Asia News International on the 14th local time, a boat capsized accident occurred in Bihar state in eastern India on the evening of the 13th, killing at least 13 people. Local officials said the victims were all under 15 years old.

According to reports, Varsha Singh, chief executive of Vaishali district in Bihar, said that the accident occurred at around 8:30 that night when the passengers on the boat were heading to a village on the other side of the river to attend a banquet.

The official said that it was said that there were 15 to 20 people on board at the time, mostly children, and the exact number has yet to be verified. So far, 13 bodies have been recovered, and the deceased were all under 15 years old. She said that the rescue operation is still in progress and 7 people have been rescued and sent to the hospital for treatment. They are currently in stable condition. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

The Indian Prime Minister's Office posted on social media on the evening of the 13th that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "deeply saddened" by the accident and announced that 200,000 Indian rupees will be distributed from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the families of each victim and 50,000 Indian rupees to each injured person.

According to the Press Trust of India, the Bihar government also announced a payment of 400,000 Indian rupees to the families of each victim. (over)

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

The Bihar government will conduct a thorough investigation into the accident and may introduce stricter boat safety regulations.
Likely · Within weeks
The families of the victims will receive financial compensation from the government and the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.
Certain · Within days

Open Questions

What was the specific type and ownership of the vessel involved in the accident?
Is there overloading or illegal operation?
What are the response times and equipment of the rescue teams?
When is the accident investigation expected to be completed?