Number of people missing unknown after Indonesian ferry fire that killed 5, rescuers say
Asia-Pacific2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported23m ago
At least five people died and 229 were rescued after a ferry, the Mutiara Sentosa 2, caught fire in waters off Madura Island, East Java, on Sunday. Indonesian search and rescue teams are currently working to determine if any passengers remain missing following the incident.
Survivors reported hearing multiple blasts moments before the vessel became engulfed in flames. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire as search operations continue in the region.
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How the coverage differs
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Focuses on survivor accounts of blasts preceding the fire
Toronto Star (Toronto, Canada) (CA)Focuses on rescue statistics and the search for missing passengers
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