Over 100 missing after ferry sinks in Indonesia lake

Indonesian rescuers are searching for more than 100 people missing after a ferry sank on a lake in Sumatra, reported British Broadcasting Corporation.

Eighteen survivors have been pulled from rough waters on Lake Toba, a popular tourist destination and one of the deepest lakes in the world, said the report.

The ferry was licensed to carry 60 people but officials say about 130 were on board when it went down on Monday, said BBC.

Maritime accidents are common in Indonesia where safety standards are lax, said the report, adding, rescue workers are battling rain and high winds to try to reach any remaining survivors from Monday's accident.

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