70 Stranded at Sea as Solomon Islands Ferry Breaks Down
AI illustrationA ferry carrying more than 70 passengers broke down in the waters off the Solomon Islands on Saturday, leaving those on board stranded at sea. Engine failure disabled the vessel. Rescue efforts were under way, ABC News Australia reported.
Dozens remained stuck on the drifting ferry with no propulsion, Turkiye Today and Yeni Safak both confirmed.
70 Stranded at Sea as Solomon Islands Ferry Breaks Down
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