Survivors of a passenger ferry fire in Indonesia say they hear multiple blasts moments before the vessel catches fire. According to accounts from passengers, the fire begins at the stern and spreads quickly, forcing people to move toward safer areas on board. Some passengers make for the bow to reach life jackets, while others end up jumping into the sea as explosions occur. The incident results in at least five deaths, and rescue teams continue searching the surrounding waters more than a day later, with authorities assessing the full extent of injuries and missing persons. Reports also indicate there are 236 people aboard, though figures may be subject to updates as officials confirm passenger lists and outcomes. The cause of the fire and the origin of the blasts have not been publicly established in the reports provided. Rescuers remain focused on locating survivors and any missing passengers while local officials gather information for an investigation into what triggered the explosions and the subsequent blaze.
Survivors report blasts before Indonesian ferry fire
Survivors of a passenger ferry fire in Indonesia say they hear multiple blasts moments before the vessel catches fire. According to accounts from passengers, the fire begins at the stern and spreads q...
- Survivors say they hear multiple blasts shortly before the ferry catches fire.
- The fire is reported to start at the stern and spread quickly.
- Explosions lead many passengers to jump into the sea.
- Some passengers move toward the bow to access life jackets.
- Rescuers continue searching the waters more than a day after the incident; at least five people die.
See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source SURABAYA– Survivors said on Monday they heard multiple blasts moments before an Indonesian passenger ferry caught fire, killing five people and prompting many to jump into the sea, with rescuers still searching the waters more than a day later. There were 236 people […]
3 hours agoThe blaze started at the stern, sending passengers to the bow for life jackets before explosions forced many to jump into the sea.
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