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Navy Speedboat Collides with Ferry off Mumbai Coast, 13 Dead
News Desk
December 18, 2024
A Navy speedboat collides with a ferry off Mumbai, resulting in 13 deaths and multiple injuries. Rescue efforts underway.
A Navy speedboat collides with a ferry off Mumbai, resulting in 13 deaths and multiple injuries. Rescue efforts underway.
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