Indonesian ferry capsizes, leaving at least 15 people dead and 19 others missing

An overloaded ferry capsized off Indonesia's Sulawesi island, killing at least 15 people and leaving 19 others missing, rescuers said Monday.

The boat was traveling from Lanto village in Buton Central regency in Southeast Sulawesi province to nearby Lagii village when it capsized just after midnight on Monday, Buton's search and rescue agency head Muhammad Arafah said.

The wooden boat was carrying 40 people but was designed for just 20.