A passenger ferry, KMP Batumandi, caught fire while nearing Merak Port, triggering a chaotic evacuation. Thick smoke billowed from the lower deck, where vehicles were stored. Passengers scrambled for safety, some jumping into the water. Fortunately, all aboard were rescued, as nearby vessels aided in the emergency response.
Authorities in Indonesia are probing the captain of the Virgo Transport 8 ferry, which capsized in the Java Sea last month, leading to 78 confirmed deaths and 57 missing. The investigation, now with the National Police’s Water Police Directorate, aims to reconstruct events and assess potential negligence amid challenging recovery efforts.
A fire on the Indonesian ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2 has claimed at least five lives, with many passengers still unaccounted for. The blaze erupted early Sunday as the ferry traveled from Surabaya to Makassar. Rescue efforts have saved over 220 individuals, but 41 remain missing amid challenging conditions.
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