Tragedy in the Java Sea: the number of victims of the ferry crash increased to 64

In Indonesia, the number of confirmed fatalities in a ferry crash in the Java Sea has risen to 64. Divers and rescue boats lifted another 11 bodies from the sunken hull and coastal strip.

The passenger ship was en route from Surabai to Borneo, carrying about 240 passengers and crew. 108 people were rescued, and the fate of more than 70 passengers remains unknown.

The National Agency for Search and Rescue decided to extend the search mission for another 7 days. Experts intend to assess the prospects for further diving work every 3 days.

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