Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesia ferry catches fire off Madura
A ferry carrying at least 250 people caught fire off Indonesia's Madura island, leaving five dead and 41 missing. Rescue teams are continuing to search for the remaining passengers on board.
A ferry carrying at least 250 people caught fire while sailing off Indonesia's Madura island. Authorities confirmed that five people died in the blaze and 41 remain missing.
Rescue teams are continuing their search for the remaining passengers on board. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and officials say the incident remains under investigation.
Maritime accidents occasionally make headlines in Indonesia, where the vast archipelago makes ferries an important mode of transport. Authorities said the search operation continues and the number of missing could still change.
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