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An Indonesian inter-island cargo ship crushed a fishing boat that strayed into the shipping lane. There were 15 crewmembers aboard the fishing boat at the time of the collision, and all are safe.
According to the Head of Public Relations of the South Sulawesi Police, Kombes Komang Suartana, “there was a sea accident between the cargo ship and the fishing boat which caused the sinking of the fishing boat.”
According to information, the engine of the fishing boat reportedly failed, with two boats trying to tow it back to shore, however the boats strayed into the shipping lane.
The accident took place near the South Sulawesi region in western Indonesia, with authorities indicating that the the cargo ship was not at fault.
