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At least one person has died and over 30 remain missing after the MV Matui ferry sank in Vanuatu's waters, which had more than 40 passengers and crew aboard. The search and rescue operations, spearheaded by Prime Minister Jotham Napat's office, reported that 15 individuals have been "accounted for alive" and an investigation into potential negligence by the operator Tui Shipping Agency has been launched. Local frustrations were heightened due to the slow response from authorities, prompting private citizens to initiate their own search efforts, while 12 people were located and treated at a hospital on Santo Island.

At least one person has died and over 30 remain missing after the MV Matui ferry sank near Vanuatu's islands of Ambae and Santo due to severe weather, according to Prime Minister Jotham Napat’s office. Out of the crew and passengers on board, 15 individuals have been accounted for alive, while search and rescue operations are ongoing, shifting focus to the south-east coast where survivors may have been carried by currents. The incident is believed to result from poor weather conditions and potential negligence, including possible overloading of the vessel, prompting plans for a full investigation.

One person has died and more than 30 are missing after the MV Matui ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu, which was carrying more than 40 passengers and crew during rough seas. Search and rescue efforts have accounted for 15 individuals who are alive, while one body has been recovered, leaving over 30 people still unaccounted for. The cause of the incident is being investigated, with potential negligence and overloading cited as contributing factors.