One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas
Prime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continue
TL;DR
- One person died and over 30 are missing after the ferry MV Matui sank off Vanuatu.
- The vessel was traveling from Santo to Ambae island in rough seas with more than 40 people onboard.
- Fifteen individuals have been accounted for alive, and one body has been recovered.
- Search and rescue operations are continuing, with efforts focusing on the south-east coast.
- An investigation into potential negligence, including overloading and ignoring marine warnings, has been initiated.