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At least 1 dead, scores rescued from Indonesian ferry that caught fire in rough seas near Bali
cbsnews.com • • world
Key Points:
- A fire broke out early Wednesday on the Putri Yasmin ferry traveling from Bali to Lombok, prompting rescue operations in rough seas near Bali, Indonesia.
- Authorities rescued 172 people, including two Australian tourists, and recovered the body of a 19-year-old Indonesian passenger; the ferry was carrying more passengers than listed on the manifest.
- The ferry was also transporting 44 vehicles and 53 motorcycles at the time of the fire, which started around 4:15 a.m. in the Lombok Strait.
- At least two injured passengers were hospitalized, and rescue teams continue efforts to account for all individuals involved.
- This incident follows another recent ferry fire in Indonesia less than two weeks earlier, which resulted in at least five fatalities.
