172 rescued after ferry catches fire between Bali and Lombok

A ferry carrying primarily Indonesian passengers caught fire en route from Bali to Lombok, necessitating the rescue of 172 individuals. The incident occurred approximately 30 minutes after the vessel departed from Bali.

Rescue operations were significantly challenged by waves reaching up to four meters high. Despite the difficult conditions, all passengers were brought to safety and transported to ports on Bali and Lombok.

Among those on board were Indonesians and one Australian national. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, and an investigation into the incident is underway. Video footage captured some of the survivors in lifeboats during the rescue.

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