Indonesian authorities have reported a deadly fire on a passenger ship in the east of the country, with 13 dead and dozens injured, according to the latest figures. The incident occurred while the ship was carrying more than 200 passengers.
Publish dateMonday 3 August 2026 - 09:13
Story Code : 362278
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): According to the head of the Nusa Tenggara provincial transportation agency, search and rescue operations are continuing to find the passengers, and 241 passengers have been pulled out alive from the water so far. The ship was carrying 254 passengers and crew.
Following the fire that broke out on the deck of the KM Express Cantika 77 off the coast of East Timor, the passengers jumped into the sea to save their lives.
Indonesian authorities dispatched three rescue boats to the area of the incident, and local fishermen also participated in the search operation. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
Following the fire that broke out on the deck of the KM Express Cantika 77 off the coast of East Timor, the passengers jumped into the sea to save their lives.
Indonesian authorities dispatched three rescue boats to the area of the incident, and local fishermen also participated in the search operation. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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