Dahanu, January 13: A boat with 40 school children onboard has capsized two nautical miles from the coast in Dahanu, Maharashtra. At least four children have reportedly died, while 32 have been rescued and hospitalised. Overloading is said to be the cause of the mishap.

"Coast Guard has diverted ships which were at sea and ships are also sailing from Mumbai. Dornier aircraft and helicopters from Daman (near to Dahanu) have also been launched" said Coastguard PRO on rescue operations for boat capsize in Dahanu to the news agency ANI.

District Collector Prashant Narnaware was quoted saying to PTI, “Massive rescue and relief operations are underway and District Superintendent of Police and local officials are supervising the operations.” Dahanu is in Maharashtra's Palghar district and is about 110 kilometres from Mumbai.