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Indonesia ferry capsizes, 6 dead and 129 missing in Java Sea

The incident follows a recent ferry tragedy in the Philippines and highlights ongoing concerns over maritime safety in Indonesia.

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The Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in the Java Sea on Sunday, carrying 243 passengers.10,9,5,2,1 At least six people were killed in the incident.10,8,7,6,5,4,3 129 people are missing.11,8,7

107 people were rescued.5 108 people were rescued.9 103 people were rescued.2

130 people are missing.10,6,5,4 140 people are missing.2

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