Indonesia intensifies search for 129 missing after ferry capsizes
Indonesian authorities are racing to find 129 missing people after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in the Java Sea.
By Europa Express14 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CETUpdated 14 Sep 2026 · 09:00 CET
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Indonesian authorities have intensified search and rescue operations following the capsizing of the Virgo Transport 8 ferry in the Java Sea, according to Euronews.
The vessel went down on 13 September amidst rough sea conditions, prompting an urgent response from emergency services.
By 14 September, search teams had successfully rescued 108 survivors and recovered six bodies from the water, while efforts continue to locate the 129 individuals still unaccounted for.