Ferry sinks in Kahayan River

Ferry sinks in Kahayan River

PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: One person was killed and 15 others went missing when a ferry sank in Kahayan River in the early hours of Tuesday.

The ferry, Dewi Indah, was carrying 128 people, taking them from Kuala Kapuas to Palangka Raya. It sank near a base camp belonging to the timber company PT Ardjuna, Antara reported.

The only victim known so far was identified as Mrs. Kusnadi, an employee of the Kapuas Social Services Office.

As searches for the missing 15 continues, the authorities have launched an investigation into the cause accident. (emb)