JAKARTA — A major maritime tragedy has struck Indonesia after the passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8 capsized in rough waters in the Java Sea while travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin.
The vessel was carrying 243 people. Rescue teams have so far saved 108 people, while six deaths have been confirmed and 129 people remain missing**. More than 600 rescuers, ships and aircraft are involved in the search despite difficult sea conditions.
Authorities are investigating what caused the ferry to overturn, while relatives continue to wait anxiously for news of those still missing. The disaster has also renewed concerns about maritime safety in Indonesia, where ferries remain essential for connecting the country's thousands of islands.
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The vessel was carrying 243 people. Rescue teams have so far saved 108 people, while six deaths have been confirmed and 129 people remain missing**. More than 600 rescuers, ships and aircraft are involved in the search despite difficult sea conditions.
Authorities are investigating what caused the ferry to overturn, while relatives continue to wait anxiously for news of those still missing. The disaster has also renewed concerns about maritime safety in Indonesia, where ferries remain essential for connecting the country's thousands of islands.
The Bharatio Times | World News