At least six people have died and 130 remain missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in bad weather in the Java Sea on Sunday, with 107 rescued from the 243 people onboard.
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Key facts
- At least six people confirmed dead and 130 missing, according to officials.
- The Virgo Transport 8 set sail from Surabaya, East Java, with 243 people onboard, including 30 crew.
- 107 people have been rescued, Indonesia's search and rescue agency Basarnas said.
- The vessel capsized in bad weather while sailing between Java and Borneo.
- Ships and helicopters are being used in the search operation.
At least six people have died and 130 others are missing after an Indonesian ferry capsized in bad weather in the Java Sea on Sunday, officials say. Rescue workers reported the toll after the Virgo Transport 8 vessel got into difficulty while sailing between the islands of Java and Borneo.
Basarnas, Indonesia’s national search and rescue agency, said 107 people had been rescued from the ship, according to the Guardian. The vessel had set sail on Saturday from the East Java city of Surabaya with 243 people onboard, including 30 crew members.
Ships and helicopters are searching for those still missing, the BBC reported. The ferry had encountered bad weather before it capsized, according to accounts from officials.
Al Jazeera also confirmed that six people were killed and 130 remained missing after the passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea off Indonesia.
The figures reported by the outlets indicate that a large number of those onboard remain unaccounted for as the search continues. Authorities have not, in the available sources, given further details on the causes of the capsizing or a timeline for the rescue operation.
Why it matters
Ferries are a vital mode of transport across Indonesia's vast archipelago, and accidents can lead to significant loss of life. With 130 people still missing, the outcome of the search operation will be closely watched by families and the wider public.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were on the ferry?
The Virgo Transport 8 set sail from Surabaya with 243 people onboard, including 30 crew members, according to the Guardian.
How many people have been rescued?
Indonesia's national search and rescue agency, Basarnas, said 107 people had been brought to safety.
What caused the ferry to capsize?
Officials say the vessel capsized in bad weather while sailing between Java and Borneo. Further details on the cause were not provided in the available sources.
Timeline
- Six killed, 130 missing after Indonesian passenger ship capsizes
Al Jazeera: Six people have been killed and 130 remain missing after a passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea off Indonesia.
- Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
BBC World: Ships and helicopters are searching for those missing from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather.
- At least six dead and 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials say
The Guardian World: Search and rescue agency says 107 people brought to safety from vessel hit by bad weather in Java Sea Rescue workers in Indonesia said at least six people had died and 130 others were missing on Sunday after a ferry sailing between the islands of Java and Borneo capsized in bad w