Assam: Boat capsizes in Lakhimpur, leaves 20 injured

Guwahati: A boat accident occurred on Monday in Assam's Lakhimpur, resulting in injuries to 20 passengers, including 15 students from local institutions.

The incident took place on the Subansiri River, where a boat carrying students from Ghunasuti Miri Jiory Girls High School and Miri Jiory College capsized, leaving 14 students from the former and one from the latter injured.

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The accident is attributed to negligence of the crew by the locals.

However, timely intervention by members of the Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK) prevented further catastrophe.

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The injured students were promptly admitted to Dhakuakhana Sub-Divisional Civil Hospital for medical treatment.

In addition, the books and personal belongings of the students were damaged in the accident.