Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi | Sat, 08/27/2011 9:36 AM
At least 4 dead in ferry accident in Southeast Sulawesi
Andi Hajramurni
At least four died early Saturday morning when a ferry carrying dozens of passengers suddenly sank in waters near Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi.
The Windu Karsa ferry left Bajoe port in Bone, South Sulawesi, at around 1 p.m. on Friday, heading to Kolaka, and sank seven miles into its voyage, at around 1 a.m. on Saturday.
Ninety-five passengers have been evacuated, including 63 adults, 13 children and 19 ferry crew members.
The four dead victims were two men and two women.
Kolaka port official Zainuddin said a search and rescue team was still searching for other survivors, adding that it was not clear yet how many passengers the ferry was carrying when the accident took place.
The captain’s log shows that only 57 passengers and 21 crew members were aboard the ill-fated ferry when it departed.
It was also not clear yet what had caused the accident, with some sources saying the ferry had sunk after encountering rough seas, and others that the old ferry may have had leaks.
At least four died early Saturday morning when a ferry carrying dozens of passengers suddenly sank in waters near Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi.
The Windu Karsa ferry left Bajoe port in Bone, South Sulawesi, at around 1 p.m. on Friday, heading to Kolaka, and sank seven miles into its voyage, at around 1 a.m. on Saturday.
Ninety-five passengers have been evacuated, comprising 63 adults, 13 children and 19 ferry crew members.
The four dead victims were two men and two women.
Kolaka port official Zainuddin said a search and rescue team was still searching for other survivors, adding that it was not clear yet how many passengers the ferry was carrying when the accident took place.
The captain’s log shows that only 57 passengers and 21 crew members were aboard the ill-fated ferry when it departed.
It was also not clear yet what had caused the accident, with some sources saying the ferry had sunk after encountering rough seas, and others that the old ferry may have had leaks.
