Death Toll from #Indonesia Boat Accident Rises to 15

Local Editor

The death toll from a boat accident off western Indonesia rose to 15 Monday after rescuers found five more bodies, an official said.

The small wooden boat was carrying 17 passengers and crew from Bintan Island to nearby Penyengat Island, in Riau province, Sunday when it sank in rough seas.

Two passengers survived the accident and were taken to hospital in critical condition.

Rescuers retrieved 10 bodies at the weekend and found the final five Monday, transport ministry spokesman Hemi Pramuraharjo said.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team