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Indonesia ferry disaster leaves six dead, 129 missing as survivors recall moment ship capsized
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Key Points:
- Indonesian authorities are intensifying search efforts for 129 missing people after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry overturned in rough seas in the Java Sea, resulting in at least six deaths.
- The ferry, carrying over 240 people and 89 vehicles, lost contact early Sunday and capsized about 92 miles from Banjarmasin while traveling from Surabaya.
- Rescue operations involve 17 ships and aircraft, 655 personnel, underwater teams, and thermal drones to locate survivors and victims more quickly.
- Survivors described the ferry as overcrowded and reported a sudden listing without warning, causing panic and trapping many passengers, especially in economy-class cabins.
- The cause of the accident remains undetermined as authorities continue the search amid challenging weather and sea conditions.
