Makassar, South Sulawesi_Sat, 08/27/2011
ferry accident in Southeast Sulawesi: 4 dead
A ferry carrying dozens of passengers suddenly sank in waters near Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi caused at least 4 died. 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.
6 comments:
i’m sorry to hear thati’m sorry to hear that
It's important to keep the passanger in a secure wayIt's important to keep the passanger in a secure way
maybe the ferry is too full
maybe the ferry is too full
haha! it is quit nice sometimes, get your feelings out in a special way :)
xx love from London
Semoga kecelakaan semacam ini tidak terjadi lagi dan pemerintah lebih sigap mempersiapkan armada angkutan untuk masyarakat awam
Thanks for all.
@ Coretan hidup> trims berkunjung. Iya, meskipun kecelakaan adalah takdir, faktor manusia tetap perlu diperhatikan, karena takdir adalah misteri, manusia wajib mengusahakan yang terbaik.
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