Indonesian ship with 243 aboard reported missing in Java Sea; 1 dead, 86 rescued
A vessel encountered bad weather approximately 80 nautical miles from Banjarmasin, according to Indonesia's search and rescue office.
An Indonesian ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing in the Java Sea, with search and rescue operations underway in the area about 80 nautical miles from Banjarmasin. One person has been confirmed dead and 86 have been rescued so far, according to the head of the search and rescue office.
The vessel faced bad weather conditions in the Java Sea. Rescue efforts are continuing as authorities work to locate the remaining people.
Sources
- 1 dead, 86 rescued after Indonesian ship carrying 243 reported missing in Java Sea — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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