Dozens are missing after the ferry sank from Bali

At least four people were killed and dozens were missing After a ferry, he tore off the tourist island of Bali from Indonesia, rescuers said.

The boat wore 53 passengers and 12 crew members when it sank at 23:20 local time (15:35 GMT) on Wednesday while on the way to Bali from Banwangi on the east coast of Java, Surabaya’s office of the National Search and Rescue Agency announced.

Twenty -nine survivors have been rescued, the authorities say as demand continues.

Photos published by Antara News showed ambulances in standby and residents waiting for updates to the road.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the sinking.

The ferry operator told local media that the ship had reported engine problems shortly before it was sinking.

The ship’s route is often used by locals between Java and Bali Islands.

Four survivors who were found on a rescue boat were all Banyuwangi residents, Surabaya’s search and rescue team said.

Marine accidents are common in Indonesia, scattered archipelago of about 17,000 islands, where uneven implementation of safety rules is a long -standing concern.

Australian woman died in March after a boat gave up Bali with 16 people on board.