Rescuers are searching for about 130 people missing after the Indonesian ferry Virgo Transport 8, which had 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator in the Java Sea. One person has died and 102 have been rescued so far, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- The ferry Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 people when it lost contact with its operator.
- One person has been confirmed dead.
- 102 people have been rescued so far.
- About 130 people remain missing.
- Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the Java Sea.
Search and rescue teams are working to locate about 130 people still missing after an Indonesian ferry went missing in the Java Sea, according to Al Jazeera.
The vessel, identified as the Virgo Transport 8, was carrying 243 people on board when it lost contact with its operator. Authorities have since launched an ongoing search and rescue effort.
So far, one person has been confirmed dead and 102 people have been rescued, Al Jazeera reported. The remaining roughly 130 people were still unaccounted for as the search continued.
The circumstances that led the ferry to lose contact with its operator were not detailed in the available reporting. Officials have not released further information about the cause of the incident.
Why it matters
With about 130 people still unaccounted for, the outcome of the search will determine the human toll of this incident. Further details on what happened to the vessel have not yet been released.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were on board the ferry?
According to Al Jazeera, the Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 people when it lost contact with its operator.
How many people have been rescued?
So far, 102 people have been rescued, while one person has been confirmed dead and about 130 remain missing.
Where did the ferry capsize?
The ferry capsized in the Java Sea, where search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Timeline
- Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes in the Java Sea
NPR News: Indonesian authorities intensified on Monday a search for people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea. At least six passengers were killed and 129 people are still missing.
- Indonesia searches for 129 people missing after ferry capsizes
NPR News: Indonesian authorities intensified on Monday a search for people missing after a ferry overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea. At least six passengers were killed and 129 people are still missing.
- Indonesia intensifies search for 129 people missing after ship capsizes
Al Jazeera: Officials say more than 600 rescuers battle stormy seas in search for missing people.
- Rescuers search for about 130 missing people after Indonesia ferry capsizes
Al Jazeera: Search and rescue ongoing after Virgo Transport 8, with 243 people on board, lost contact with its operator.