A harrowing incident unfolded on Friday as a tractor carrying seven people overturned while crossing the Krishna River near Ichalkaranji, leading to a rescue operation.
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#Maharashtra l Tragic incident in Ichalkaranji, #Kolhapur!
A tractor crossing the Krishna River overturned, causing 7 people to fall into the river. 5 have been rescued, but 2 remain missing. #NDRF & local authorities are conducting search & rescue operations.#Tragedy #Accident pic.twitter.com/VVP8xMFyjk— Lokmat Times Nagpur (@LokmatTimes_ngp) August 2, 2024
According to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), five individuals were successfully evacuated from the river by civilians, but two remain unaccounted for. The incident occurred in Akiwat village, Shirol taluka, Kolhapur district.
Swiftly responding to the emergency, an NDRF team from Shirol was dispatched to the site to conduct search and rescue operations. Local authorities are also assisting in the efforts.
The heavy rainfall currently affecting several regions in Maharashtra has resulted in waterlogging and traffic disruptions across many cities. As the search for the missing continues, further details about the incident are awaited.
