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Indonesia ferry sinking: Search extended for 126 missing in Java Sea accident

Updated On: 20 September, 2026 09:37 AM IST | Jakarta | AFP

Indonesia has extended the search for 126 people still missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry sank in the Java Sea. Nine people have died, while divers are being sent to the wreck. Authorities will continue the operation for seven more days as salvage plans are discussed.

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Indonesian Navy shows navy personnel maneuvering their boats directly above the passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 which capsized in the Java Sea waters. Pic/AFP

Indonesian Navy shows navy personnel maneuvering their boats directly above the passenger ship Virgo Transport 8 which capsized in the Java Sea waters. Pic/AFP

Indonesian authorities extended their search on Saturday for dozens of people still missing after a passenger ferry sank in the Java Sea last week, a rescue official said.

The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 213 passengers and 30 crew when it lost contact with its shipping company after departing from Indonesia's second city of Surabaya on Java island on Sunday, headed for Banjarmasin on Borneo.

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