No Australians were among the victims of a ferry disaster off the coast of Indonesia that left four dead and 30 missing, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed.
In a statement released on July 3, DFAT expressed its “sincere condolences to those impacted by the ferry accident in the Bali Strait” and said the Australian Consulate-General in Bali was receiving regular updates from local authorities.
“We will continue to monitor the situation closely,” the department said.
Australians needing urgent help are advised to contact DFAT’s 24-hour emergency line.
The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, a passenger and vehicle ferry carrying 65 people—including 53 passengers, 12 crew, and 22 vehicles—sank roughly 25 minutes after departing the port town of Banyuwangi in East Java….
Ferry Sinks Near Bali With Dozens Missing, No Australians Aboard, Officials Say
