Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire
An Indonesian ferry traveling from Surabaya to Makassar caught fire at sea, resulting in five confirmed deaths and 41 people missing. Search and rescue operations are currently underway as authorities respond to the incident.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing maritime safety challenges in Indonesia, where ferry travel is a primary mode of transportation for the archipelago.
Published 13 minutes ago Five people have been found dead and 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire while at sea, officials say.
The captain of the ship reported the fire - off Madura island - as the vessel sailed from the country's second-largest city, Surabaya in East Java, to Makassar in South Sulawesi, according to Basarnas, the National Search and Rescue Agency.
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