Photographs from the scene depict ambulances waiting for updates, with anxious family members gathered nearby. The ferry's operator revealed that engine problems had been reported just prior to the sinking. The route is popularly used for travel between Java and Bali, raising concerns regarding maritime safety in Indonesia, which is plagued by frequent marine accidents. Similar tragedies have occurred in the region, such as a recent incident in March that claimed the life of an Australian woman when a boat capsized near Bali.
Ferry Tragedy Strikes Bali: Four Confirmed Dead, Dozens Missing
Ferry Tragedy Strikes Bali: Four Confirmed Dead, Dozens Missing
A ferry disaster off the coast of Bali has resulted in multiple fatalities and many missing passengers as search efforts continue.
At least four individuals have been confirmed dead, and rescue teams are actively searching for dozens more following the sinking of a ferry near Bali, Indonesia. The incident occurred late Wednesday night as the vessel was making its route from Banyuwangi on Java’s eastern coastline. According to the Surabaya branch of the National Search and Rescue Agency, the ferry carried 53 passengers and 12 crew members when it unexpectedly sank at around 11:20 PM local time. Four survivors were reportedly located in a lifeboat early Thursday morning, while the frantic search for additional survivors remains ongoing.
