At least 15 killed in ferry sinking in Indonesia

Indonesian rescue team (BASARNAS) members carry out a search operation following a deadly ferry sinking off Indonesian island, Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia seen in this handout picture released July 24, 2023. BASARNAS/Handout via REUTERS

JAKARTA (Reuters) - At least 15 passengers were killed when a small ferry capsized during a short 20-minute journey near Indonesia's Sulawesi island, the national search and rescue agency said on Monday.

The other 33 passengers on board were rescued after the accident on Sunday night, the agency said in a statement, adding two of the victims were in hospital.