At least 4 people lost their lives, 31 people went missing and 30 people were rescued after a car ferry sank on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali. Search and rescue efforts for the missing continue.

The ferry named “KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya” departing from Indonesia's Java Island to the famous Bali Island sank at 00.50 local time. In the images shared on social media by some passengers who were on the ferry at the time of the disaster, it was seen that the ship started to tilt on its side and took on water. In the images reflected on the cameras from the shore, cries for help were heard from the sinking ferry.

Regional Police Chief Rama Samtama Putra stated in the morning that there were 65 people on the ferry, 53 passengers and 12 crew members, and that the lifeless bodies of 4 people have been reached so far and 30 people have been rescued. 31 missing people are being searched for.

In a statement made by the Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency, it was stated that rubber boats as well as a large rescue ship sent from Surabaya participated in the work.

In Indonesia, an archipelago country consisting of about 17 thousand islands, maritime transportation is used as the main transportation method for many regions. However, accidents frequently occur due to safety weaknesses in maritime transportation in the country and adverse weather conditions, especially during the monsoon season.