Indonesian rescue crews searching for 140 people after ferry hit bad weather
More than 100 others on board were evacuated from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, including one who died
TL;DR
- A passenger ship, Virgo Transport 8, carrying over 240 people, is missing in the Java Sea.
- The ship lost contact early Sunday morning after setting sail from Surabaya to Banjarmasin.
- 103 people have been evacuated, with one confirmed death among them.
- A search is underway for the remaining 140 individuals, involving teams, ships, and a helicopter.
- The incident occurred due to bad weather, as reported by the ship's operator.
- Indonesia's reliance on ferries for transportation is highlighted, along with concerns about safety standards and accident rates.