Death toll from Indonesia ferry sinking jumps to 64

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A ferry operated by Virgo Transport 8 sank after losing contact post-departure from Surabaya, Indonesia's second largest city, resulting in at least 64 reported deaths among 243 people onboard including passengers and crew.

The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 213 passengers and 30 crew when it lost contact with its shipping company after departing from Indonesia's second largest city Surabaya on Java island.