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Indonesian passenger ship overturns, sparking search for about 130 missing

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A passenger ferry carrying over 240 people sank in the Java Sea on Sunday during severe weather conditions. Indonesian rescue teams have launched an extensive search operation to locate approximately 130 passengers and crew members who remain missing following the incident.

Authorities are currently coordinating efforts to account for those on board as the search continues in the area where the vessel overturned. The incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with maritime travel in the region during periods of inclement weather.

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