Six dead, 97 rescued from Indonesian ferry missing in Java Sea
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- Six people have died and 97 have been rescued from a stricken Indonesian passenger ferry in the Java Sea.
- The ferry, Virgo Transport 8, was carrying 243 people when it lost contact after encountering bad weather.
- A search and rescue operation is ongoing with ships, helicopters, and other vessels assisting.
Image source: Donny Muslim / BBC
Image caption: Families of victims gather at Trisakti Port, Banjarmasin
By Tabby Wilson
Published: 13 September 2026, 05:11 BST
Updated: 28 minutes ago