A boat carrying around 25 tourists and pilgrims capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan, Mathura, on Friday afternoon, April 10, 2026, killing 10 people and leaving several others missing, officials said. The steamer, which was ferrying devotees near Kesi Ghat (also referred to as Shringar Ghat), reportedly collided with a floating pipa (log) bridge shortly after 2:30–2:45 pm, causing it to overturn and triggering a major rescue operation.
What happened and rescue
Mathura District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh confirmed that the accident occurred in the Yamuna near Kesi Ghat, where a boat carrying about 25–27 people capsized after hitting the floating bridge. The exact number of passengers remains under review, with officials noting that around 25–27 were on board but the precise count is still being determined.
According to ADG Agra Zone Anupama Kulshreshtha, rescue operations are underway, with 13 people rescued so far and 10 bodies recovered, including five men and five women. Search operations are ongoing for three to four more people still missing, with police, local divers, SDRF and NDRF teams conducting intensive underwater searches in the river. Officials have stated that the river’s strong current and possible overloading of the vessel are being examined as contributing factors, though the final probe is yet to be completed.
Political response
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the incident, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and directed officials to rush to the site to expedite relief operations. He has instructed administration functionaries to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured and to provide appropriate compensation to the families of those who died in the mishap.
Key highlights
10 people dead, 13 rescued, others missing.
Boat hit floating bridge in Yamuna, Vrindavan.
Search ongoing for three to four more.
ADG confirms rescue and fatality numbers.
CM orders relief and compensation for victims.
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