India, July 21 -- People jumped from the ferry that caught fire off the coast of North Sulawesi in Indonesia on Sunday to save their lives, forcing the rescue team to join the evacuation process.

According to reports, three people died in the ferry tragedy.

Rescuers have evacuated 280 passengers from the ferry.

The ferry, Barcelona, was en route from Talaud Island to the provincial capital of Manado when it erupted in flames around midday, prompting many passengers to jump into the sea in panic, the Jakarta Globe reported/

Rear Admiral May Franky Pasuna Sihombing, who was involved in the evacuation, told the news portal that three people died in the tragedy.

"In the latest count, out of 280 passengers, three have been confirmed dead,...