Death toll from capsized ship in Indonesia rises to 26 as search continues for 109 missing passengers
Asia-Pacific2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported17m ago
A passenger ship capsized in Indonesia's Java Sea, resulting in a confirmed death toll of 26 people as of Wednesday. Search and rescue operations are currently underway for 109 missing passengers, with officials anticipating that the number of fatalities may increase as the underwater search perimeter expands.
The vessel was carrying 243 individuals, including 30 crew members, along with an unspecified number of vehicles at the time of the incident. Reports indicate that the ship capsized during adverse weather conditions.
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Daily Maverick (ZA)Focuses on the rising death toll and ongoing search efforts.
Japan Times (JP)Emphasizes vessel capacity and the role of bad weather.
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