A passenger ferry with over 240 people onboard sank in Indonesia’s Java Sea, leaving at least 130 people missing, according to the National Search and Rescue Agency. The vessel, named Virgo Transport 8, lost contact around 2am local time on Sunday after encountering severe weather conditions. Initial reports indicated that 110 people had been rescued, with at least one fatality confirmed.
Search and rescue teams continue efforts to locate missing individuals amid challenging weather. The ferry was traveling from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan when it encountered adverse conditions. Multiple sources reported varying numbers of rescued passengers, with some citing 107 survivors and others noting 113.
Authorities have deployed boats and aerial resources to assist in the search. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for maritime travel in the region. The exact number of casualties remains under review as operations continue.
