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Tragedy on Lake Toba

July 2, 2018 | Environment

The overloaded KM Sinar Bangun ferry sank in bad weather in Lake Toba on Sumatra island on June 18. Some 192 people are missing, most believed trapped inside the boat as it slipped beneath the waves.

The estimated number of those missing shows the ferry was overloaded nearly five times above capacity. It was also carrying dozens of motorcycles, say officials and survivors.

Ships in Indonesia often carry far more passengers and goods than they are designed for, flouting safety rules.

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