Two migrants dead, 26 missing in Indonesia boat accident

Members of Search and Rescue identifying survivors during a rescue operation at sea in North Sumatra water where two people died and 26 others are missing after a ferry carrying dozens of migrants sank off the coast of Indonesia on Sunday, March 20, 2022. - AFP

MEDAN, March 20, 2022 (AFP): At least two people are dead and 26 others are missing after a ferry carrying dozens of migrants sank off the coast of Indonesia, an official said Sunday.

The wooden fishing boat was carrying 89 onboard when it departed for neighbouring Malaysia through an unguarded route.