A 55-year-old woman and her two grandchildren died when a boat capsized in the Chenab river near the Khamb Khurd area of Tehsil Phalia, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

There were 20 people on board. However, a 55-year-old woman, her 6-year-old granddaughter and 4-year-old grandson drowned in the river.

The woman was rescued but could not survive and died shortly afterwards.

The search for the drowned children is still underway.

Reporter: Shuja Bhatti