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Daily Mail
20-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
Ferry carrying 280 people off the coast of Indonesia bursts into flames
A ferry packed with 280 people has burst into flames across the coast of Indonesia forcing terrified passengers to jump overboard into the sea. Striking footage shows the vessel entirely engulfed in bright orange flames as plumes of grey smoke tower above the wreckage. The KM Barcelona boat had been serving the Manado-Tahuda route, as well as surrounding islands before the blaze broke out today at around 1.30pm local time (7.30am BST). A woman can be heard crying uncontrollably in a recording of the ruined ferry that shows a number of passengers in orange life vests forced to enter the sea as they sit on the edge of the vessel. The camera then reveals several dozen people already in the water after swimming away from the boat. Another video appears to show a toddler rescued from the sea by a man who relays his account of the horrifying events. He is recorded filming the wreckage a distance away and clutching the young child in his arms who coughs as the man narrates. It is believed the boat was nearing Talise Island in in North Minahasa Regency when it caught alight. A number of passengers in orange life vests are forced to enter the sea as they sit on the edge of the vessel In one chilling broadcast uploaded to Facebook a passenger named Abdul Rahmad Agu pleaded: 'We are burning at sea... we need help... fast...'. Rescue operations are ongoing with emergency teams racing to account for all passengers. A Manado KSOP officer named the three rescue ships dispatched to the scene as the KM Barcelona III, KM Venecian, and KM Cantika Lestari 9F. The ferry was scheduled to dock at Manado Port when disaster struck, local outlet IDN Times reports. Families of those onboard have been urged to stay calm and await official updates. Just days earlier, at least 38 people died after tourist boat carrying 53 passengers capsized in Vietnam. High winds struck Halong Bay, the Wonder Sea boat, and according to Vn Express, rescue crews recovered 37 bodies and saved 11 survivors - with five still unaccounted for.
The Irish Sun
20-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Ferry with 280 people on board bursts into flames off coast of Indonesia as panicked passengers leap overboard
A FERRY carrying 280 people was engulfed in flames off the coast of Indonesia. Chaos erupted at the KM Barcelona VA vessel on Sunday morning, forcing its terrified passengers to hurl themselves into the ocean. Advertisement 1 Ferry carrying 280 people engulfed in flames off coast of Indonesia The ferry was en route from the Talaud Islands to Manado City when it caught fire off the coast of North Sulawesi. It was nearing Talise Island in North Minahasa Regency when thick black smoke began pouring from the vessel and flames shot into the sky. Panic quickly spread as the fire intensified. Harrowing footage shows passengers leaping into the water, many of them clad in bright orange life jackets, as the blaze devoured the ship. Advertisement 'There are KM Barcelona III, KM Venecian, and KM Cantika Lestari 9F,' a Manado KSOP officer confirmed, naming the three rescue ships dispatched to the scene to help evacuate survivors. The rescue operation is ongoing as emergency teams race against time to account for all pasengers. The ferry had been scheduled to dock at Manado Port before disaster struck, local outlet At this stage, authorities have not confirmed any casualties. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun The cause of the fire remains unknown. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
20-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Ferry with 280 people on board bursts into flames off coast of Indonesia as panicked passengers leap overboard
A FERRY carrying 280 people was engulfed in flames off the coast of Indonesia. Chaos erupted at the KM Barcelona VA vessel on Sunday morning, forcing its terrified passengers to hurl themselves into the ocean. 1 The ferry was en route from the Talaud Islands to Manado City when it caught fire off the coast of North Sulawesi. It was nearing Talise Island in North Minahasa Regency when thick black smoke began pouring from the vessel and flames shot into the sky. Panic quickly spread as the fire intensified. Harrowing footage shows passengers leaping into the water, many of them clad in bright orange life jackets, as the blaze devoured the ship. 'There are KM Barcelona III, KM Venecian, and KM Cantika Lestari 9F,' a Manado KSOP officer confirmed, naming the three rescue ships dispatched to the scene to help evacuate survivors. .
