Five dead and dozens missing following ferry fire off the coast of Palawan, Philippines
A ferry carrying 134 passengers and crew caught fire and subsequently sank near Palawan. While reports confirm five fatalities, there is a discrepancy regarding the number of missing persons, with estimates ranging from dozens to over 80.
First reported 5 days ago · latest update 4 days ago
A fire broke out on a ferry off the coast of Palawan in the Philippines, resulting in at least five confirmed deaths. Authorities have reported that dozens of individuals remain missing following the incident.
The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed that the vessel was carrying 134 passengers and crew members at the time the fire occurred. Rescue operations were initiated as the ship became engulfed in flames near the tourist destination.
Video footage released by the coast guard shows the ferry burning while at sea. The vessel eventually sank as emergency teams worked to account for those on board.
Search and rescue efforts are currently underway to locate the more than 80 people who remain missing. Authorities have not yet provided further details regarding the cause of the fire or the status of the survivors.
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Five dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines
Five people are dead and more than 80 are missing after fire tore through a ferry in the Philippines.
4 days agoFive dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines
Five people are dead and more than 80 are missing after fire tore through a ferry in the Philippines.
4 days agoSeveral dead, dozens missing after ferry fire in Philippines tourist spot
Video from the Philippine Coast Guard shows a ferry engulfed in flames near Palawan.
5 days agoFive dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire
Coastguard says the ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew when it sank off the coast of Palawan.
5 days ago