At least 21 individuals, together with 5 kids, have died after a vacationer boat overturned at Tanur in Malappuram Sunday night time.

The accident occurred after 6.30 pm at Thooval Theeram, Ottumpuram.

Nine of the deceased are, Asna (18), Safna (7), Fatima Minha (12), Siddique (35), Jalasiya Jabir (40), Aflah (7), Faisal (3), Anshid and Rasheena. The identities of the others who died within the tragedy are but to be identified.

Eight deaths have been confirmed on the Tirurangadi Taluk Hospital. At least 8 individuals are admitted to the MIMS Hospital at Kottakal, of whom 4 are on ventillator assist.

Others are being handled at hospitals in Tirur, Tanur and Kozhikode.

Boat was crowded
A teen, who swam to security from the ill-fated boat, informed Manorama News that a minimum of 40-50 individuals have been onboard.

The man, who recognized himself as Shafeeq, stated the boat was a double-decker. According to him, there have been two doorways however after the boat overturned, these inside have been caught.

Shafeeq stated tragedy struck virtually half a kilometre into the river and there have been a number of households, together with young children, onboard.

“I’m a rescuer and we managed to save a few. But those in the lower deck, especially children were stuck,” Shafeeq stated.

Last month, Kerala’s first floating bridge was inaugurated at Thooval Theeram by Tourism Minister PA Muhammad Riyas and V Abdurahiman.

The vacation spot is nearer to the ocean. Locals have alleged that the boat was crowded and ample life-saving gear was not onboard.

Tanur Municipality councillor, PP Musthafa, has stated the leisure boat providers are solely permitted to function until 5 pm.
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