🇮🇳Indian Navy Ship Crashes into Passenger Vessel Near Mumbai, 13 Dead
On December 18, a naval warship off the coast of Mumbai, India, lost control and collided with a passenger ship. The incident led to the capsizing of the vessel, tragically resulting in at least 13 deaths. However, 101 people were rescued from the water.
🇮🇳Indian Navy Ship Crashes into Passenger Vessel Near Mumbai, 13 Dead
On December 18, a naval warship off the coast of Mumbai, India, lost control and collided with a passenger ship. The incident led to the capsizing of the vessel, tragically resulting in at least 13 deaths. However, 101 people were rescued from the water.
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