Makeshift boat carrying funeral procession sinks in Bihar | VIDEO

Boat sinks in Bihar video: The passengers, on their way to a cemetery, found themselves in a dangerous situation as they used a temporary boat to navigate across the river.

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Screengrab of the video shows makeshift boat sinking in Bihar. (X/utkarshs88)

Boat sinks in Bihar video: A video from Purnia, Bihar, has gone viral, showing a dramatic incident where a makeshift boat carrying people to a funeral capsized in a river. The passengers were attempting to cross the river in the absence of a proper bridge. Fortunately, despite the boat sinking, everyone on board was rescued safely.

Funeral procession faces peril on river

The passengers, on their way to a cemetery, found themselves in a dangerous situation as they used a temporary boat to navigate across the river. With no bridge available in the area, the mourners had no other option but to risk crossing the river in the fragile vessel.

Boat capsizes midway, video surfaces

Midway through the crossing, the makeshift boat lost stability and began to sink, sending the passengers into a panic. Thankfully, swift action and a bit of luck ensured that all individuals on board were saved without injury. The incident has sparked concerns over the lack of infrastructure in the region, as locals are often forced to take such risks.

Infrastructure woes in Purnia

This accident highlights the ongoing infrastructure challenges in rural Bihar, where the absence of bridges and proper transportation facilities puts lives at risk. Local authorities have been urged to take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future.