India festival boat capsize kills 13 children

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A boat capsized during a festival in India, killing 13 children. Six people were pulled out alive, including two children reported to be in critical condition. The accident underscores recurrent safety failures on overcrowded vessels during religious and cultural gatherings in South Asia, where such incidents have killed scores in recent years.

Why it matters：The tragedy highlights weak safety enforcement on passenger boats used for mass religious gatherings.

Key points

  • 13 children died when a boat capsized at a festival.
  • Six people were rescued alive.
  • Two rescued children were in critical condition.

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