Search on for missing asylum seekers

A search is underway for a group of asylum seekers whose boat overturned on its way to Christmas Island.

Indonesian authorities have been searching for the boat, believed to be carrying Afghan civilians, since it was overturned by a large wave on Friday evening.

It was heading along the east Java coast bound for Christmas Island when the accident occurred, News Limited newspapers report.

It is believed most passengers survived and made their way to shore but 10 Afghanis remain unaccounted for.

About 70 people believed to be onboard have been located by the local authorities.

You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.

Leave a Reply

Powered by WordPress | Designed by: Premium WordPress Themes | Thanks to Themes Gallery, Bromoney and Wordpress Themes