Ferry catches fire near Indonesian port, all passengers rescued
A fire broke out aboard the KMP Batumandi as the ferry approached Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday
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A fire broke out aboard the KMP Batumandi as the ferry approached Merak Port in western Indonesia on Tuesday
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