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Mutiara Santosa 2
Coverage of Mutiara Santosa 2 in the Nexus archive.
- Number of people missing unknown after Indonesian ferry fire that killed 5, rescuers say
Indonesian rescuers are searching for missing passengers after a fire on the Mutiara Santosa 2 ferry killed five and left the number of missing unknown. The ferry, traveling from Surabaya to Makassar, had 229 rescued and five bodies recovered, with officials reporting more passengers than listed on the manifest. A survivor suggested the fire started from a truck, and overcrowding is a common issue complicating rescue efforts.
- A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing
A fire broke out on the Indonesian passenger ferry Mutiara Santosa 2, killing at least five people and leaving 41 missing. The ferry, carrying 271 passengers and crew, caught fire off Madura Island, prompting rescue efforts that saved 225 individuals.