Kolhapur: Tractor Overturns While Crossing Krishna River in Ichalkaranji, Several Swept Away

A tractor crossing the Krishna River in Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur district, overturned on Friday, resulting in 7 to 8 people being swept away by the raging waters, according to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), ANI reported.

Maharashtra | A tractor crossing Krishna River in Ichalkaranji in Kolhapur District overturned and 7-8 people onboard got swept away in the stream. The NDRF team stationed at Shirol has moved to the location to conduct a search and rescue operation. Local authorities have already…

— ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2024

#WATCH | Maharashtra: At Akiwat, Taluka Shirol, District Kolhapur, 7 persons fell into the river after the tractor-trolley overturned into it. 5 people have already been evacuated by civilians and 2 persons are still missing. A search operation is underway: NDRF

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— ANI (@ANI) August 2, 2024

According to reports, the incident took place as the tractor attempted to cross the river. Local authorities quickly responded to the scene, and an NDRF team stationed at Shitol has been deployed to conduct search and rescue operations. Efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the missing individuals. Further details are awaited as the operation continues.