Indonesia: Passengers rescued after Bali ferry catches fire

Authorities said they had visually confirmed that no passengers remained on the burning ferry, but were still confirming the total number.

Passenger ferry catches fire near Bali; 106 rescued, 25 still trapped

In a dramatic rescue operation, crews saved 106 individuals from the Putri Yasmin ferry, which blazed in tumultuous waters. With a total of 131 people onboard, rescuers remained undeterred as they tirelessly worked to evacuate the remaining passengers and crew. The perilous conditions escalated the challenges faced by the authorities. Such ferry incidents are frequently reported in Indonesia due to lax safety regulations.

By TOI WORLD DESK

One Dead, 172 Rescued As Ferry Catches Fire In Indonesia

Only 131 passengers and crew were listed on the ferry's manifest, raising fresh questions about overcrowding after a similar fire last month.

One dead, 172 rescued as second ferry in days catches fire in Indonesia

A navy vessel and other ships evacuated 172 people from the stricken passenger vessel, including two Australian tourists.

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Indonesian ferry from Bali catches fire, leaving one dead, 172 rescued

Crews rescued 172 people and recovered the body of a passenger from a ferry that caught fire in rough seas Wednesday near the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, authorities said.

One dead, 172 rescued after Indonesian ferry from Bali catches fire

Indonesian authorities rescued 172 people on Wednesday after a ferry travelling from the ​tourist island of Bali caught fire in waters off ‌Lombok, officials said, as the search continued for any other missing passengers.

By Emmanuel Tetteh