Death toll from Indonesia ferry sinking jumps to 64
The death toll from the sinking of the Virgo Transport 8 ferry in Indonesia has risen to 64, with 71 people still missing. Search and rescue operations have been extended as authorities continue to recover victims from the Java Sea.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding maritime safety standards and the reliance on ferry transport in archipelagic nations like Indonesia.
Rescuers in protective suits move the body of a victim recovered from the Virgo Transport 8 ferry on Sept 23.
Listen Summarise The death toll from the Indonesia ferry sinking in the Java Sea has risen to 64, with 108 survivors and 71 still missing, according to the National Search and Rescue Agency. The Virgo Transport 8 ferry carried 243 people and lost contact after departing Surabaya for Banjarmasin; rescue teams continue searching, recovering bodies from both the ship and shoreline. Search operations will be extended for seven more days, with evaluations every three days, amid common marine accidents caused by lax safety and unpredictable weather in Indonesia. AI generated
JAKARTA – The death toll after a ferry sank in Indonesia’s Java Sea two weeks ago has jumped to 64, an official said on Sept 26, as rescuers extended the search for dozens still missing.
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