Alappuzha (Kerala) [India], September 10 (ANI): Two persons died, while two others have gone missing after a 'Palliyodam'- a large snake boat- capsized in the Achankovil river Saturday morning.

The deceased were identified as Vineesh (37) and Adithyan.

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The snake boat named " Chennithala Palliyodam " capsized in the river when it was preparing to participate in the Uthrattathi boat race in Aranmula. (ANI)

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