A tragedy occurred near the resort island of Bali in Indonesia – a ferry sank with 65 people on board. According to information from
AP, there were 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and 22 vehicles on the ship, including 14 trucks. The ferry disappeared into the depths of the sea approximately 30 minutes after departing from the port in East Java en route to Bali.
Currently, rescuers continue to search for 43 missing persons in the rough sea. Twenty people have been rescued, but some of them are in serious condition due to prolonged exposure in the turbulent waters. Nine vessels are involved in the search, including two tugboats and two inflatable boats, operating under conditions of waves up to 2 meters high at night.
According to
AP, such ferry tragedies have become commonplace in Indonesia, where many islands exist and ferries are the most common mode of transport, but safety regulations are not always followed.
A ferry sank near Bali, people are missing, and the search continues. Indonesia frequently witnesses such tragedies due to failures in adhering to safety regulations during ferry transport.