Crews work to rescue more passengers from burning ferry near Bali, Indonesia
Summary
A passenger ferry caught fire near Bali, Indonesia, while traveling to the nearby island of Lombok. Rescue teams and passing boats saved 106 people and were working to rescue 25 others amid rough seas.Key Facts
- The ferry named Putri Yasmin caught fire early in the morning while traveling from Bali to Lombok.
- The fire began around 4:15 a.m., and rescue teams were notified about 30 minutes later.
- The ferry was carrying 114 passengers, 17 crew members, 44 vehicles, and 53 motorcycles.
- Rescue efforts involved Indonesian navy ships, patrol boats, rescue vessels, and a helicopter for aerial search.
- Waves up to 4 meters (13 feet) high made the rescue more difficult.
- So far, 106 people have been rescued from the burning ferry.
- Indonesia relies heavily on ferries for travel between its many islands.
- Ferry accidents happen often in Indonesia, sometimes due to weak safety rules.
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