Updated On: 19 December, 2024 12:09 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
He informed that the tragedy occurred when a speedboat operated by the Indian Navy rammed into the ferry

Passengers rescued from the ferry following a joint operation by the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard, on Wednesday.Pic/PTI
Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis has confirmed the death of 13 passengers, including three navy personnel, in the Elephanta ferry capsize incident which occurred at Butcher Island near Mumbai on Wednesday. The condition of three passengers is critical and they are being treated at the Navy hospital, CM Fadnavis said, while briefing the media during the winter session of the state legislature in Nagpur on Wednesday evening.
Till 7.30 pm, 101 passengers had been rescued, he further informed. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, the condition of four people is critical.