Suspected Cause Leaks Sink Ships

Kolaka - Passenger Motor Vessel (KMP) Windu Karsa drowned when left from the port Bajoe, Bone, South Sulawesi to Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi in the waters of the Gulf of Bone Saturday (08/27/2011) at approximately 0:05 pm dawn.

The cause of the accident allegedly caused by a leak in the rear wheel of the ship. 

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Dozens of survivors of the 30 adults and 7 children under the age successfully evacuated to the port Kolaka, Southeast Sulawesi. While the two victims were reportedly killed in this incident.

Based on the passenger list obtained from PT ASDP Kolaka, ships belonging to former Vice President Jusuf Kalla was loading 58 passengers, 20 crew, 20 cars and five motorcycles.

Finance Director of PT ASDP Kolaka, Pata Tapobroto said Windu Karsa ferry depart on Friday (26/08/2011) afternoon around 15:00 PM and is scheduled to arrive at 00.00 midnight.

The fateful ship had communicated with PT ASDP at 23.30 before it sank.

Currently a joint team of police and rescue teams are still trying to evacuate casualties by using speed boats to the island Lambasina to get medical care. (output)
(Andi Mandacang / SUN TV / hri)