An Indonesian passenger and vehicle ferry has capsized in the Java Sea after encountering severe weather, leaving approximately 130 people missing.

Rescue teams are combing the Java Sea after the Virgo Transport 8 passenger ferry sank in treacherous weather, leaving over 100 people unaccounted for.

Emergency crews are searching the Java Sea for approximately 140 people missing after the passenger ferry Virgo Transport 8 lost contact during severe weather.

An urgent search and rescue operation is underway in the Java Sea after an Indonesian passenger ship lost contact amidst deteriorating weather conditions.