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Passenger ferry catches fire near Bali; 106 rescued, 25 still trapped
A tragic incident unfolded when a ferry, the Putri Yasmin, traveling from Bali to Lombok, caught fire, resulting in one death and the rescue of 172 individuals. The rescue mission encountered significant difficulties, due to tumultuous seas with waves reaching four meters. At the time of the blaze, the ferry was transporting 44 vehicles and 53 motorcycles. Such accidents highlight Indonesia's ongoing issues with ferry safety enforcement.
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