A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
Summary
A passenger ferry in Indonesia caught fire near Java, killing at least five people and leaving dozens missing. Rescue teams and nearby ships evacuated over 200 passengers and crew from the burning ferry.Key Facts
- The ferry, Mutiara Sentosa 2, was carrying 271 people (232 passengers and 39 crew).
- The fire started between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. near Madura Island.
- The ferry was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Makassar in South Sulawesi.
- At least five people died, and about 41 were still missing by Sunday afternoon.
- Over 225 people were rescued by nearby vessels and rescue teams.
- The ferry operator reported the fire about an hour after it began.
- Rescue efforts were challenged by rough seas and large waves.
- The cause of the fire is still unknown and under investigation.
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