Ferry catches fire near Indonesian port, all passengers rescued
A fire broke out aboard the KMP Batumandi as the ferry approached Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday.
According to Al Jazeera English, a fire broke out aboard the KMP Batumandi as the ferry approached Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday.
This travel story centres on Indonesia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Indonesian, KMP Batumandi and Merak Port.
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- Indonesia · Asia
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- Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- Indonesian, KMP Batumandi, Merak Port
- Section
- Travel
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