2014 Hirakud boat disaster
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| Date | 9 February 2014 |
|---|---|
| Location | Hirakud Dam Reservoir, near Hirakud, Odisha, India |
| Coordinates | 21°34′N 83°52′E / 21.57°N 83.87°E |
| Cause | Overcrowding |
| Participants | Crew and 115 passengers |
| Outcome | Boat capsized |
| Deaths | 31 |
The 2014 Hirakud boat disaster was an accident that occurred on 9 February 2014 in the reservoir of the Hirakud Dam in the Indian state of Odisha. The incident occurred when a boat carrying about 115 passengers on board capsized in the reservoir.[1] The disaster killed 31 people.[2][3][4]
