13 killed in Indian Navy boat collision with ferry (VIDEOS)

Military speedboat struck the passenger vessel at full speed due to engine malfunction, according to the Navy

Over a dozen people, including three naval personnel, have died following a collision between an Indian naval speedboat and a passenger ferry that was en route to a popular tourist destination off the coast of Mumbai on Wednesday.

The incident occurred around 4 PM after the speedboat, carrying five personnel, lost control during engine trials and collided with the privately-owned ferry, which was carrying over 110 passengers. At least 13 people were killed as a result, according to authorities.

Footage of the incident posted online shows the speedboat circling before crashing into the ferry.

Rescue operations were swift and extensive, involving 11 Navy boats, three Marine Police boats, a Coast Guard vessel, and four helicopters, according to local media. Personnel from various agencies, including police, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, and local fishermen, also participated in the search and rescue efforts.

#Indian Navy craft lost control and collided with passenger ferry Neel Kamal near Karanja, Mumbai.