Indonesia: Second ferry disaster in five days

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What happened

At least one person has died and more than 100 people remain missing after a ferry carrying 243 people sank in rough weather between the Indonesian islands of Java and Borneo.

Key facts

  • At least one person has died and more than 100 people remain missing after a ferry carrying 243 people sank in rough weather between the Indonesian islands of Java and Borneo.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:17:21 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Rescuers search for about 130 missing people after Indonesia ferry capsizes

  2. Search underway for 130 people after Indonesian passenger ship overturns

  3. Indonesia says six killed, 130 missing after ferry capsizes off Java

  4. At least six dead and 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials say

  5. Indonesia: Second ferry disaster in five days

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  7. Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea

Sources

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