Barge crashes into riverside homes as locals scramble to safety

Published date: Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:53:40 +0700

A coal barge crashed into riverside homes sending residents running for their lives.

The vessel was being pulled downstream along the Mahakam River in Indonesia when its tow rope snapped on Thursday afternoon.

	Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
	22/10/2026
	ViralPress
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	Duration: 02:20
	Format: Vertical
	Rating: News safe
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