World · Singapore Bureau
Indonesia ship capsizing death toll reaches 26 as search continues
Rescue operations are ongoing in Indonesia following the capsizing of a vessel, with 26 bodies recovered over three days and 109 people still missing.
LSN Singapore ·
Recovery efforts have intensified in the waters off Indonesia after a ship capsized, claiming at least 26 lives so far. Search and rescue teams have been working around the clock to locate survivors and recover bodies, discovering five victims on September 21, four on September 22, and seven on September 23.
Authorites have yet to account for 109 people believed to have been aboard the vessel at the time of the incident. The continuing search operation remains focused on locating missing persons and identifying the recovered deceased.
Details about the cause of the capsizing and the circumstances leading to the incident have not yet been disclosed. Rescue coordination efforts are being overseen by Indonesian maritime authorities, with teams deployed across the affected area.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about maritime safety in the region, where vessel capsizings and accidents have claimed numerous lives in recent years. Investigations into the incident are expected to follow once immediate rescue operations conclude.