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Indonesia ferry fire leaves 5 dead and 41 missing
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
A ferry fire in Indonesia has left 5 people dead and 41 missing, according to the Indonesian search and rescue authorities. The vessel was carrying 271 people between Surabaya, the capital of East Java province, and Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi province. The flames broke out while the ferry was under way. The available information does not specify the cause of the fire or what happened to the other people on board.
- 5 people have died and 41 remain missing.
- The ferry was carrying 271 people.
- The fire broke out while the vessel was under way.
- The ferry was travelling from Surabaya to Makassar.
What we know
A fire aboard a ferry under way in Indonesia has left 5 people dead and 41 missing, according to the Indonesian search and rescue authorities.
The vessel was carrying 271 people. The flames broke out during the journey.
The ferry's route
The ferry was travelling from Surabaya, the capital of Indonesia's East Java province, to Makassar.
Makassar is the capital of South Sulawesi province. Sulawesi, historically known in English as Celebes, is an Indonesian island.
Key figures
271
people on board
5
people killed
41
people missing
What remains unclear
The available information does not specify the cause of the fire or what happened to the other people who were on board.
Frequently asked questions
What is the death toll from the ferry fire?
The Indonesian search and rescue authorities have reported 5 deaths, with 41 people still missing.
How many people were on board?
The ferry was carrying 271 people.
What route was the ferry taking?
The vessel was travelling from Surabaya in East Java to Makassar on the island of Sulawesi.
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