Assam: Two Ferries Collide Near Majuli Island, No Casualties Reported

MAJULI: There was a collision between two ferry boats on the Brahmaputra River near Majuli Island, which resulted in great fear among passengers during Friday morning. Fortunately, authorities have confirmed that no casualties have been reported due to the incident.

Eyewitness accounts indicate that the collision took place during regular ferry operations. Although the impact was not severe, it was enough to create a sudden jolt that led to panic on board. Passengers expressed fear for their safety, resulting in chaotic scenes as some individuals reportedly jumped into the river in a state of distress.

A month earlier, a major tragedy was avoided after a ferry with passengers on board lost control and subsequently collided with another ferry at Guwahati-North Guwahati ferry ghat. Everyone present in the scene breathed a huge sigh of relief as this crash did not lead to a major accident. In the worst-case scenario, it could have easily resulted in many casualties.

Fortunately, nothing of that sort occurred and no lives were lost in this horrifying incident. Reports revealed that MV Kameng, which contained around 200 passengers, lost control, after which, it crashed into the other ferry going by the name of MV Manikarneswar at the Majgaon ferry ghat on the north bank. The accident unfolded when the ferry had left the Majgaon ghat and was heading towards the Guwahati ghat across the Brahmaputra River.

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