Rescuers comb waters near Bali for 5 missing after ferry blaze
World2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported52m ago
A ferry caught fire in the Lombok Strait near Bali, Indonesia, on Wednesday, August 12, prompting an emergency response. While 211 people were successfully rescued by nearby vessels, including a navy ship and another ferry, one 19-year-old Indonesian woman was confirmed dead. Search and rescue operations continued into Thursday as authorities worked to locate five individuals still reported missing.
Evacuated passengers were transported to Lembar port in West Lombok for further assistance. The incident remains under investigation as rescue teams comb the waters for the remaining missing persons.
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Channel NewsAsia (SG)Focuses on the scale of the successful rescue operation
Free Malaysia Today (MY)Focuses on the ongoing search and the evacuation process
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