Ferry sank, 17 people died Indonesia

A ferry sank off the coast of South Kalimantan province (Indonesia), killing at least 17 people were killed and 33 people survived. According to news agency Antara quoted local officials, the number of survivors are being treated in hospital. Indonesian police have confirmed the accident but did not provide further details.

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"We have received a message saying that the ferry sank. Police are investigating the cause of the accident, determine the number of people on the ferry and the number of victims, "Usman Jaya police official told AFP .

Indonesia has more than 17,000 different islands. Means of transport between the main island by ferry, but his ability to ensure the safety of the poor should the deadly accidents regularly occur. January last year, up to 335 people died when an overloaded ferry sank off the island of Sulawesi. According to the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications