6 dead, more feared after tourist boat capsizes in Yamuna at Mathura
Babushahhi Bureau
Vrindavan, April 10, 2026:A tragic accident unfolded on the Yamuna River in Vrindavan on Friday afternoon after a boat carrying tourists capsized, leaving six people dead, while more casualties are feared as several remain missing, officials said.
Mathura DIG Shailesh Kumar Pandey says, "At approximately 3.15 PM, a boat accident took place on the Yamuna River, at the site where a pontoon bridge is located. It is reported that there were approximately 25 to 27 people on board... The prima facie cause of the collision, based on accounts provided by witnesses so far, appears to be that the boat crashed into the pontoon bridge, leading to the accident. Ten dead bodies have been recovered from the site. Teams from the Fire Services and the Police, along with local divers and boatmen, are all actively engaged in relief and rescue operations here. Teams from the NDRF and SDRF have also departed from their respective bases and are expected to arrive at the scene very shortly. A search is currently underway for all individuals who remain missing..."
The boat reportedly had more than two dozen passengers when the incident occurred. Rescue efforts are being carried out by teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), along with nearly 50 local divers.
Eyewitnesses said the boat began to lose balance midstream due to strong winds. It reportedly picked up speed, struck a pontoon bridge, and overturned.