At least 1 dead, 172 rescued from ferry fire near Bali, Indonesia
Summary
A ferry caught fire early Wednesday near Bali, Indonesia, while traveling to Lombok island. Rescue teams saved 172 people and found one dead passenger from the ferry Putri Yasmin.Key Facts
- The fire started around 4:15 a.m. on the Putri Yasmin ferry in rough seas near Bali.
- The ferry was traveling from Padang Bai port in Bali to Lembar port on Lombok island.
- Initial reports said 131 people were on board, but more passengers were later found.
- The ferry was carrying 44 vehicles and 53 motorcycles in addition to passengers.
- Rescue crews evacuated 172 people, including two Australian tourists.
- The body of a 19-year-old Indonesian girl was recovered from the ferry.
- Two injured passengers were taken to a hospital for treatment.
- This incident occurred less than two weeks after another deadly ferry fire near Java, Indonesia.
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