Boat capsizes in Indian river, killing 19; about 31 missing
LUCKNOW, India — A boat crowded with construction workers capsized in the Yamuna River in northern India early Thursday and at least 19 people have drowned, officials said.
A search is underway for missing passengers, said senior police officer Ram Kumar.
More than 60 people were on the boat when it capsized near Baghpat town in Uttar Pradesh state early Thursday.
At least 10 people swam to safety while about 31 passengers are missing. Nineteen bodies had been pulled out of the river, Kumar said.