Kathmandu— At least five people have died and another 41 are still missing following a devastating fire aboard a ferry carrying 271 passengers and crew from Surabaya to Makassar in Indonesia. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, with search and rescue operations continuing as authorities investigate the cause of the blaze.
Rescue Efforts Intensify
By Sunday afternoon, search and rescue teams had managed to rescue 225 individuals from the burning ferry. However, efforts continue in a bid to locate those still missing. The Java Sea conditions have posed significant challenges for rescuers, complicating recovery operations.
(With inputs from DW)
Originally published on abcnews.com.np.
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