Ferry Carrying 271 Catches Fire Off Indonesia's Madura Island; 5 Dead, 41 Missing
At least five people were killed and 41 others remain missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers and crew caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island
At least five people were killed and 41 others remain missing after a ferry carrying 271 passengers and crew caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island. According to data released by the country's search and rescue agency, 225 people on board have been rescued so far.
The vessel was traveling from Surabaya in East Java Province to Makassar in South Sulawesi when the fire broke out, sending thick plumes of smoke into the air. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as teams work to locate the missing passengers and crew members.
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