We couldn’t understand what happened as it all occurred within seconds. We just saw a speedboat come and collide with the ferry,” a survivor admitted to St. George’s Hospital told mid-day.

A total of nine survivors are currently admitted to the hospital, and all are safe. “Some routine tests are being conducted,” the hospital administration confirmed.
Natharam Choudhary, 24, a resident of Kurla, was travelling to Elephanta Caves with his brother. “My cousin Sarwana Choudhary came from our village in Rajasthan. My brother Jeetu, Sarwana, and I boarded the ferry around 3.15 pm. An Indian Navy speedboat circled our ferry four or five times before suddenly hitting it. As a result, our ferry broke into two, and all the passengers began falling into the water. I was saved because I was wearing a life jacket,” Natharam shared. He and his brother Jeetu, who are both in stable condition, are being treated at St George’s Hospital.