A ferry carrying more than 240 people sank in the Java Sea, leaving 140 passengers and crew missing and one confirmed dead. Rescuers lost contact with the vessel, which was en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. Authorities have launched an urgent search and rescue operation.
The ship, identified as Virgo Transport 8, encountered bad weather and was last reported in contact with authorities. So far, 103 people have been evacuated, and efforts continue to locate the remaining 140. The incident has raised concerns about maritime safety in the region.
Emergency teams are working in challenging conditions to recover survivors and locate those missing. The exact cause of the sinking remains under investigation. The situation highlights the risks faced by passengers on long-distance ferry routes in Indonesia.
The search operation is ongoing, with hopes of finding more survivors. The tragedy has prompted calls for improved safety measures and emergency response protocols in the area.
