Indonesian Ferry Capsizes Near Java, Six Confirmed Dead and Many Missing

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Published: 2026-09-13
Category: world
Source: AFP
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A passenger ferry, the Virgo Transport 8, capsized in adverse weather conditions while traveling between Java and Borneo in Indonesia. Rescuers have confirmed six fatalities, with 129 to 130 individuals still missing from the 243 passengers and crew aboard. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for the missing.

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