A ship has capsized in southern India, killing not less than 21 folks together with youngsters, authorities have stated.

The vessel, which was carrying between 30 and 40 passengers, overturned close to the coastal city of Tanur within the Malappuram district of Kerala state.

Police suppose it was overcrowded when it bought into hassle at round 7pm native time on Sunday.

About 10 passengers have been being handled in hospital, with 4 of these in vital situation.

Officials stated they feared that some folks is perhaps nonetheless lacking.

Kerala's sports activities minister V Abdurahiman instructed reporters that the boat was caught in muddy waters and makes an attempt have been being made to drag it out.

"The boat is being hauled ashore and more bodies are expected to be recovered from inside," he instructed the Press Trust of India news company.

The lifeless included youngsters who had come for a journey on the boat throughout their college holidays, the minister added.

A workforce from the National Disaster Response Force was on the website, a Kerala State Disaster Management Authority spokesperson stated.

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Monday has been declared a day of official mourning, based on native media experiences.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: "Pained by the loss of lives due to the boat mishap in Malappuram, Kerala."

Boating accidents are widespread in India, the place many vessels are overcrowded and have insufficient security tools.

In September 2020, 12 folks drowned when a sightseeing boat capsized on the swollen Godavari River within the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.

In May 2018, 30 folks died when a ship capsized in the identical area.