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20-07-2025
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3 dead, 150 rescued after inferno engulfs ferry off Indonesia coast; 130 still missing
Social media videos captured chaotic scenes as a massive fire and thick black smoke consumed the ferry off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday read more At least three people lost their lives as they failed to escape a massive inferno at the KM Barcelona VA vessel off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday (July 20), reported Chinese state media Xinhua. The incident happened at around 1 pm (local time) as the ferry sailed in the waters off Manado, the capital of the Indonesian province of North Sulawesi. Horror At Sea: A fire broke out on the KM Barcelona VA ferry off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, forcing passengers to leap into the sea! 📡 What We Know: The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. local time today on the KM Barcelona VA ferry off the coast of North Sulawesi,… — John Cremeans (@JohnCremeansX) July 20, 2025 STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD First responders told the Chinese media outlet that three people died in the tragedy and 150 were rescued. 'Three people were killed, and nearly 150 were rescued safely. They were rescued by the joint rescue team and local fishermen's boats,' Veri Ariyanto, a senior official at the provincial Search and Rescue Office, told Xinhua. About 130 passengers were still unaccounted for, and a search and rescue mission was underway. Two ships, several rigid inflatable boats and other vessels have been deployed in the operation, Ariyanto said. Social media videos captured chaotic scenes as a massive fire and thick black smoke consumed the ferry, with one clip showing terrified passengers leaping into the sea amid screams and desperate pleas for help from survivors. Another video depicted passengers donning life rings and bright orange life jackets, bracing to jump from the vessel. A survivor also recorded himself holding onto a baby after escaping the blazing ferry. (This is a developing story)
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20-07-2025
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Panic At Sea As Indonesian Ferry With 300 Onboard Catches Fire, 18 Injured
Last Updated: A massive fire engulfed the KM Barcelona VA vessel off Indonesia's coast, forcing over 300 passengers to jump overboard. Rescue operations are ongoing. A massive inferno engulfed the KM Barcelona VA vessel off the coast of Indonesia, forcing passengers to jump overboard in scenes of horror, with dozens feared trapped. The blaze broke out at around 1.30 pm local time on Sunday, reports say. Over 300 people were on board the ferry. In a video, panic-stricken passengers can be seen, some with children seen leaping into the sea to escape the flames. Harrowing footage showed passengers leaping into the water, many of them clad in bright orange life jackets, as the blaze ripped through the ship. Horror At Sea: A fire broke out on the KM Barcelona VA ferry off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia, forcing passengers to leap into the sea!📡 What We Know: The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. local time today on the KM Barcelona VA ferry off the coast of North Sulawesi,… — John Cremeans (@JohnCremeansX) July 20, 2025 Separate footage showed the overcrowded ship deck as staff helped passengers buckle their life vests before jumping off the boat. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
