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Ferry Fire in Indonesia Claims 5 Lives, 41 Missing from 271 Passengers
✍️ NDTV
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 08:34 PM
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A ferry carrying 271 passengers caught fire in Indonesia, killing 5 people and leaving 41 missing. Rescue teams are searching for survivors while authorities investigate the cause.
A ferry that was carrying 271 passengers caught fire in Indonesia, resulting in the confirmed deaths of five people and the disappearance of 41 others. The blaze erupted on the water and spread rapidly, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
Rescue teams are currently combing the wreckage in search of survivors, while authorities have launched an investigation to determine the origin of the fire. The exact location and route of the ferry remain unclear, but the incident has raised concerns about safety protocols on Indonesian waterways.
The incident has drawn international attention, with several governments expressing condolences and urging a thorough review of maritime safety regulations in the region.
Rescue teams are currently combing the wreckage in search of survivors, while authorities have launched an investigation to determine the origin of the fire. The exact location and route of the ferry remain unclear, but the incident has raised concerns about safety protocols on Indonesian waterways.
The incident has drawn international attention, with several governments expressing condolences and urging a thorough review of maritime safety regulations in the region.