At least 5 dead, 87 missing after fire engulfs Philippine ferry off Palawan
A fire broke out on a passenger ferry near Coron in the Philippines, killing at least five people and leaving dozens missing. Rescue operations are underway as authorities search for survivors in the waters off Palawan.
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Fire engulfs Philippine ferry, killing 5 and leaving 87 missing
At least five people were killed and 87 remain unaccounted for after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coastguard said on Thursday. The fire aboard the MV June Aster broke out on Wednesday evening about 2.2km (1.3 miles) offshore, the coastguard said, adding that five casualties had been brought ashore. Video shared by the coastguard on social media showed the vessel completely engulfed in flames. “Based on the data we have right n...
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MANILA, Philippines — At least five people are dead and 87 remain unaccounted for after a ferry fire erupted near a tourist hotspot in the province of Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard said Thursday. “Based on the data we have right now on rescued (42) and the casualties (five), we still have 87 people who
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