Ferry Capsizes Between Java and Borneo, 6 Dead, 130 Missing
Summary
At least 6 people have died and 130 are missing after a ferry traveling between Java and Borneo capsized in bad weather in Indonesia. Rescue teams have recovered 107 people and continue searching the Java Sea for the missing passengers and crew.
Key Points
- The Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized on Sunday after departing Surabaya in East Java, Indonesia.
- Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency said 6 people have died, 130 are missing, and 107 have been rescued.
- Transport Minister Dudi Purwagandhi said the ferry overturned in the water rather than sinking.
- Rescuers faced waves up to 2.5 meters while searching for the vessel in the Java Sea.
