At least five people were killed, and two others went missing, when a boat capsized at Pedamallam of Anchanta mandal in West Godavari district.
According to reports reaching here, the boat, carrying 20 passengers, capsized due to strong winds and rough waves. The passengers, who were returning to their village after buying goods at a nearby village market, fell into the Godavari River.
While eight people swam to safety, a few others were rescued by local villagers. However, five passengers have reportedly drowned, while two other went missing in the tragedy.
The local authorities have begun the search operations to trace the missing persons. (INN)
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