At Least 15 Killed in Ferry Sinking in Indonesia

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At least 15 people were killed after a ferry sank off Indonesias Sulawesi island.

The ferry had 40 passengers on board when it sank at approximately midnight, and authorities are searching for 19 people who remain missing, Indonesias national search and rescue agency said on Monday.

Six passengers were rescued and are being treated in hospital, the agency added.

Ferry accidents are not uncommon in Indonesia, which is the worlds largest archipelago country with more than 17,000 islands.

Source: Qatar News Agency