A tragic ferry accident near Bali has left four dead and dozens missing, as rescue teams battle rough seas to locate survivors.
A ferry carrying 65 people sank near Indonesia’s Bali island late Wednesday, resulting in four confirmed deaths and 30 people still missing, according to the country's Search and Rescue Agency.
The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya went down roughly 30 minutes after departing from Banyuwangi port in East Java on its way to Bali.
Onboard were 53 passengers, 12 crew members, and 22 vehicles.
While 31 people survived the incident, authorities said that ongoing rescue operations were challenging because of strong currents and high winds. A helicopter and a team of 13 underwater rescuers have been deployed.
Footage from the national rescue agency Basarnas showed a body being retrieved and brought ashore.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the nationalities of those on board, but local media reports suggest no foreigners were among the passengers.
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