India: Barge tragedy toll climbs to 66, divers search for missing persons
IANS/Mumbai
Indian Navy personnel helping an injured worker rescued from Barge P305. Photo: AFP
Indian Navy recovers six more bodies from sea
The Indian Navy has recovered six more bodies from the Arabian Sea as it launched rescue efforts with diving teams and specialised vessels to search for the remaining missing persons after the tragedy that befell Barge Papaa-305 last Monday, officials said here on Saturday.
With this, the toll has shot up to 66 and another around 10 are still reported missing, while 188 persons have been rescued safely so far.