Indonesia works to find 129 missing after ferry capsizes in Java Sea

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Indonesia

World / International

Indonesia works to find 129 missing after ferry capsizes in Java Sea

Indonesian authorities are ramping up efforts to locate 129 missing individuals after a ferry capsized in the Java Sea. The incident occurred while the ferry was transporting passengers between islands. Search and rescue operations are underway, involving maritime and aerial teams.

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