Jajpur: One person died, two went missing, and two women were rescued in critical condition after a boat capsized while crossing a river at Danarkula Ghat in the Bari area of Odisha’s Jajpur district today.

The deceased was identified as Bhama Dalai of Namatikiri village under Panikoili police station limits.

The incident occurred when they were returning to their village after visiting Durga Puja pandals.

According to reports, Mania Dalai of Danarkula village was ferrying two women relatives and a seven-year-old boy across the river when the boat capsized.

Locals rescued the two women in critical condition. However, Mania Dalai and the seven-year-old boy went missing in the river.

Fire service personnel reached the spot and launched a search operation. Despite searching for a considerable period, they were yet to trace the missing persons.