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12 September 2026

At least 30 missing after inter-island ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast

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Source reporting: abc.net.au

At least 30 missing after inter-island ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast

Seven passengers have been rescued and 38 remain unaccounted-for after an inter-island ferry sank in critical weather conditions near Vanuatu.

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