Rescuers search for 28 missing after ferry catches fire in Indonesia’s Madura island
Summary
Rescuers are searching for 28 people missing after the KM Mutiara Sentosa ferry caught fire off Indonesia’s Madura island, leaving five dead and 238 rescued. The blaze occurred on a route from Surabaya to Makassar, and the cause remains unclear.
Key Points
- Indonesian rescuers are searching for 28 missing people after the KM Mutiara Sentosa ferry caught fire off Madura island.
- Five people have been confirmed dead and 238 passengers were rescued from the vessel carrying 271 people.
- Police, the rescue agency and the Navy have deployed seven boats and one helicopter for a seven-day search operation, which may be extended.
- Rescued victims were taken to the Port of Gapura Surya Nusantara in Surabaya, while families waited for news of missing relatives.
