Authorities in India's western state of Bihar reported that an overloaded boat carrying 55 people sank near the Shahpur police station area. The accident happened evening as the labourers, who hail from the Daudpur area of Patna, were ferrying back after work.

Bihar: Overloaded boat carrying 55 people sinks in Ganges river

Authorities say two boats capsized, the second after survivors from the first tried to climb into it

India: Death toll in Bihar boat tragedy climbs to 24

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Bihar: Overloaded boat carrying 55 people sinks in Ganges river

India: Death toll in Bihar boat tragedy climbs to 24