Indonesian ferry catches fire off East Java
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Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry passengers and crew
Waters off Madura island, East Java, Indonesia
August 2, 2026
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A ferry traveling from Surabaya to Makassar caught fire off the coast of Madura island. Five people were killed and 41 remain missing. 225 passengers were rescued.
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