A ship fire has resulted in significant loss of life. At least 35 people have died and more than 50 are missing. Retrieval operations are ongoing to recover bodies still inside the vessel. The ferry had 132 people on board, with 43 survivors.
The cause of the fire is not yet known, but it may have originated in the cargo area. A blast was reportedly heard before smoke and fire spread.
Further details about the incident are available, including the ferry's route and the status of recovery efforts.
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