Banjarmasin, Indonesia, Sept 13, 2026 (AFP) - Indonesia says six killed, 129 missing after ferry capsizes off Java

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2026-09-13

Rescuers in Indonesia said at least six people were killed and 129 others were missing after a ferry capsized in rough seas on Sunday, with one survivor recounting scenes of panic as passengers scrambled for life jackets. The Virgo Transport 8 -- which authorities said carried 213 passengers and 30 crew -- lost contact with its shipping company early Sunday after departing from Surabaya in East Java. Basarnas, Indonesia's national search and resc......

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