Summary
Rescuers in Indonesia are looking for 11 missing people after a boat tipped over due to bad weather near the Mentawai Islands. Seven out of 18 passengers have been saved. The rescue team is searching the area of the accident to find the remaining people.
Key Facts
- A boat capsized in bad weather near the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, Indonesia.
- 11 people are missing from the boat, which had 18 passengers.
- Seven people have been rescued from the accident site.
- The boat departed from Sikakap and was heading to Tuapejat.
- 10 of the passengers were local government officials.
- Rescuers are using two boats to search for the missing people.
- Marine accidents are common in Indonesia due to weather and safety issues.
- Similar incidents have occurred recently, including a July 3 accident near Bali.
