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Indonesia suspends search for 30 missing after ferry sinks near Bali

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Indonesian rescuers on Thursday (July 3) temporarily halted a search for 30 people still missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near the island of Bali with the loss of six lives, the national search and rescue agency said.

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  • A ferry carrying 65 people sank near Bali, resulting in six deaths. 15s
  • Thirty people remain missing following the incident. 23s
  • Rescuers suspended the search due to poor visibility, planning to resume with over 160 personnel. 28s
  • Survivors reported the ferry sank quickly after cargo trucks tilted during rough seas. 49s
  • Ferry accidents are frequent in Indonesia due to lax safety standards and overloading. 1m 20s
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