Indonesian Passenger Ship Capsizes in Java Sea; Six Dead, Over 100 Missing

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Published: 2026-09-13
Category: world
Source: The Washington Post
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An Indonesian passenger ship, the Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 people, has capsized in the Java Sea amid severe weather conditions, resulting in at least six fatalities and over 100 individuals currently missing. Rescue operations are ongoing, contending with waves up to 2.5 meters.

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