Summary
A ferry caught fire near the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, leading to the deaths of three people while more than 500 others were rescued. Passengers had to jump into the sea to escape the flames and smoke, and rescue teams continue to search for more survivors.
Key Facts
- A ferry caught fire near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
- Three people died, and over 500 people were rescued.
- Passengers jumped into the sea wearing life jackets as the ferry burned.
- The fire started on the upper deck, according to officials.
- Rescue teams used a coastguard ship, six rescue vessels, and inflatable boats.
- The ferry's log showed 280 passengers and 15 crew members were onboard, below its 600-person capacity.
- Indonesia regularly experiences marine accidents often due to poor safety measures or bad weather.
- Recent similar incidents include a ferry sinking near Bali and another boat capsizing off Bali.
