One person was killed and four others have gone missing after a boat in which they were travelling capsized in Bihar's Motihari district, officials said.

According to Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Motihari, Anil Kumar, the mishap took place this morning on the Sikharna river. "A total of 21 people were present on the boat. Out of which one person died and four sustained injuries. Four persons have gone missing," said the additional district magistrate.