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Several people missing as boat carrying 30 people capsizes in northeastern India

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Several people are feared to be missing as a boat carrying 30 people capsized in northeastern India's Assam.

The incident took place on Oct. 17 in the Jiya Bharali river in Sonitpur district.

Visuals show passengers swimming towards the bank of the river while others are helped by locals and boatmen.

According to reports, the boat was carrying more than 30 passengers when it overturned while crossing the heart of the river.

Many passengers decided to jump off the boat after the incident took place and were able to save their lives, while others were pulled out by locals.

Several passengers, including four children, have been reported missing while further news is awaited.

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