Updated On: 19 December, 2024 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
New details reveal the ferry involved in the tragic Mumbai collision exceeded its passenger limit and lacked adequate life jackets, raising safety concerns.

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The tragic collision between a boat and a Navy craft off the Mumbai coast has taken a grim turn, as new revelations highlight overcrowding and inadequate safety measures on the ill-fated boat.
According to reports, the boat involved in the accident had a capacity of 90 passengers but was carrying 111 people at the time of the collision. Moreover, the vessel reportedly had only around 90 life jackets onboard, leaving several passengers without access to crucial safety gear during the emergency.