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Several dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot
Asia-PacificFerry fire
A ferry caught fire near Palawan, Philippines, resulting in multiple deaths and missing persons.
The Philippine Coast Guard reported the incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, approximately 2.2km offshore.
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Key Takeaways
- 5 people have been killed
- 87 people remain missing
- The ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew
- The fire broke out on the M/V June Aster
- The incident occurred near a popular tourist destination in Palawan
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Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire
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Coastguard says the ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew when it sank off the coast of Palawan.
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- Search and rescue operations are expected to continue
Why It Matters
The incident may impact the tourism industry in Palawan
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Ownership: Al Jazeera (Public/State)
Timeline of this story
- Sep 10Mirror (GB): The Philippines Coastguard have confirmed that 86 people are currently unaccounted for after sharing terrifying videos of the ferry complete
- Sep 10Al Jazeera: Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan.
- Sep 10Manchester Evening News (GB): Five people have been confirmed dead and 87 remain missing after passenger ferry MV June Aster caught fire in the Philippines
- Sep 10Toronto Star: Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead
- Sep 10Al Jazeera: Coastguard says the ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew when it sank off the coast of Palawan.
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