34 killed in Indonesia boat capsize

The boat carrying 48 vehicles capsized on Tuesday.
Rescuers board the passenger ferry that ran aground on Tuesday off Selayar Island, Indonesia, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. (Photo| AP)
Rescuers board the passenger ferry that ran aground on Tuesday off Selayar Island, Indonesia, Wednesday, July 4, 2018. (Photo| AP)

JAKARTA: At least 34 persons were killed while 155 others rescued after a boat capsized off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities said on Wednesday.

A disaster management official said the number of passengers the ferry was carrying exceeded the maximum authorised capacity, reports Efe news.

The capsize took place late Tuesday. It was en route to Selayar island. The boat was also carrying 48 vehicles.

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