Number of people missing unknown after Indonesian ferry fire that killed 5, rescuers say
Summary
A ferry in Indonesia carrying more than 270 people caught fire near the island of Java, resulting in at least five deaths. Rescuers saved 229 people, but the exact number of missing passengers is unknown because many were not listed on the official passenger list.Key Facts
- The ferry, named Mutiara Sentosa 2, caught fire between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. near Sumenep regency off Java island.
- It was traveling from Surabaya to Makassar with 232 passengers and 39 crew listed, but likely carried more people than the manifest showed.
- Rescuers saved 229 people, but some passengers are still missing, and five bodies were found.
- Discrepancies in passenger numbers are common in Indonesia and make rescue efforts harder.
- The fire started on the lower vehicle deck, likely from a truck, and spread quickly due to wind.
- The ferry was built in Japan in 1992, can hold up to 689 passengers, 49 crew, and 181 vehicles.
- Indonesian navy ships, rescue boats, and passing vessels helped in the evacuation and search.
- The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
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