9 of family killed after van falls into River Ganga in Bihar
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Seven others missing after accident
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Seven others missing after accident
At least nine people were on Friday killed and seven missing after a van with 18 of a family fell into River Ganga at Danapur, near Patna.
The bodies of nine people, including three children and three women, were recovered. Two swam to safety.
The tragedy occurred when a pick-up van with the family of Chandradeo Rai from Nasriganj area of Danapur overturned from a makeshift iron bridge and fell into the Ganga.
The family was returning from a pre-wedding ceremony held in Akilpur village across the river.