At Least 129 Missing After Indonesian Passenger Ship Capsizes
BANJARMASIN, Indonesia—At least six people died and another 129 are still missing after an Indonesian passenger ship capsized in the Java Sea during bad weather early on Sunday, the search and rescue agency said. Crews managed to rescue 108 people from the Virgo Transport 8 ship and were still searching for any other survivors, the [...]
An Indonesian passenger ship, the Virgo Transport 8, capsized in the Java Sea due to bad weather, resulting in six confirmed deaths and 129 people still missing. Search and rescue crews have saved 108 individuals and continue to search for more survivors. One rescued passenger described holding onto the ship’s railings and praying for safety as the vessel overturned.
- Six people died and 129 are missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ship capsized.
- 108 people were rescued by search and rescue crews.
- The incident occurred in the Java Sea during bad weather.
- The ship was heading to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.
- A survivor recounted holding onto the ship and praying for safety.
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