REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- A coaster sank on Tuesday in the sea off the Bulukumba regency, South Sulawesi on Tuesday. The boat carried 139 passengers on board, the National Agency for Disaster Control (BNPB) said.

The MV Lestari Maju also carrying 48 units of motor vehicles including cars and motorcycles sank when it was on its way to the regency Selayar in South Sulawesi at around 14.30 local time.

Bulukumba BNPB spokesman Sutopo said leaks on the hold of the vessel was believed to be the cause of the accident.

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