Ship carrying 240 people feared to have sunk off the coast of Indonesia
Published date: Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:50:49 +0700A ship carrying more than 240 people is feared to have sunk off the coast of Indonesia, leaving at least six people dead and 130 others missing.
The Virgo Transport 8, which was travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, reportedly lost contact in the Java Sea off South Kalimantan on Sunday, September 13.
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South Kalimantan, Indonesia |
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13/09/2026 |
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ViralPress/Tonapa |
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VRP183740 |
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Duration: 00:47 |
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Rating: News safe |
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