Indonesia ferry disaster death toll reaches 20, 115 missing
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The death toll from the Virgo Transport 8 ferry disaster in Indonesia's Java Sea has risen to 20, with 115 people still missing and 108 rescued. The vessel, carrying 243 people and 89 vehicles, lost contact on September 13 after encountering bad weather en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin.
Key Facts
- The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 people and 89 vehicles when it lost contact on September 13.
- The ferry departed Surabaya, East Java, on September 12 bound for Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.
- Contact with the vessel was lost around 02:00 local time on September 13 after it encountered bad weather.
- Earlier reports had put the death toll at 6 before the figure rose to 20.
Casualty Figures
The death toll from the Virgo Transport 8 ferry disaster has reached 20 people. Another 115 people remain missing, while 108 have been rescued. The vessel was carrying 243 people and 89 vehicles at the time of the incident. Earlier reports had confirmed 6 deaths before the toll rose to 20.
Voyage and Incident
The Virgo Transport 8 departed Surabaya, East Java, on September 12 bound for Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. During the voyage, the ship encountered adverse weather conditions. Contact with the vessel was lost around 02:00 local time on September 13.
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