Mumbai Speedboat Tragedy: "We Thought We Were Going To Die," Survivor Recall Horror

A tragic incident in Mumbai made everyone stunned when a Navy speedboat lost control and crashed into a ferry ride. The incident took place last afternoon at the gateway of India, resulting in the loss of 13 lives and rescuing over 100 people.

According to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the dead included 10 civilians and three navy personnel.

The survivors of the tragedy, Vaishali Adkane and her seven family members, have described the anguish they felt during the incident, with many claiming they thought they were going to die.

"Eight of us boarded the ferry at Gateway of India around 3 pm. About 40 minutes later, a white speedboat crashed into the ferry. We all fell. The impact was such that one of the men on the speedboat landed inside our ferry. About five minutes later, people started shouting and telling us to wear life jackets. No one wore life jackets earlier. We felt we were going to die," Vaishali told the media. She said people on the ferry started shouting for help, but some vessels ignored them. "But shortly after, 2-3 boats came and started rescuing us. Thankfully, everyone in our family is safe."

Another survivor who was on the ferry said the ferry was full. "I saw some people fall off. They screamed for help, but no one came for half an hour. After that, one boat came to rescue us. When the ferry started drowning, we asked to wear life jackets," he said.

According to Defence officials, the Indian Navy and Coast Guard led the rescue efforts, with assistance from local fishermen and authorities.