Ferry missing in Indonesia
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In Indonesia, a ship has an accident. The ferry is named Virgo Transport 8. On board are 243 people. The ship travels from Java to Borneo.
At night, a heavy storm starts. The radio contact to the ship stops. Rescue teams search for the ship now. They use ships and a helicopter.
So far, rescue teams save over 100 people. One passenger dies sadly. Many people are still missing. In Indonesia, ship accidents happen often. The reason is bad weather and poor safety rules.
At night, a heavy storm starts. The radio contact to the ship stops. Rescue teams search for the ship now. They use ships and a helicopter.
So far, rescue teams save over 100 people. One passenger dies sadly. Many people are still missing. In Indonesia, ship accidents happen often. The reason is bad weather and poor safety rules.
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Definitions
- Ferry
- A ship that moves people over water from one place to another.
- Radio contact
- A connection via devices to send messages without cables.
- Rescue teams
- People who help others in need professionally.
Locations
- Indonesia
- A country in Asia with many islands.
- Java
- A main island of the country Indonesia.
- Borneo
- A large island in South East Asia.
Sources
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