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Race to find survivors of Indonesian ferry fire as 5 confirmed dead

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePlumes of smoke rise from the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry, Madura island, Indonesia (Reuters)A fire erupted on the Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry off Madura island, Indonesia, on Sunday morning, leading to at least five fatalities. The vessel was en route from Surabaya to Makassar when the blaze started, with initial manifests indicating 232 passengers and 39 crew members. Indonesian officials later confirmed that more people were onboard than officially listed, and 229 individuals have been successfully rescued. The fire is thought to have originated from a truck on the lower vehicle deck, with strong winds contributing to its rapid spread. Rescue efforts involved search and rescue teams, Indonesian naval ships, and other vessels, underscoring the persistent safety concerns in Indonesia's ferry transport sector. In fullRescuers race to find survivors after Indonesian ferry fire kills fiveMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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