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BackFire on ferry in the Philippines: at least five dead and 87 missing
Fire on ferry in the Philippines: at least five dead and 87 missing
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Fire on ferry in the Philippines: at least five dead and 87 missing

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  • A fire that broke out on a ferry near a tourist resort in the Philippines' Palawan province has left at least five people dead and 87 people still missing, according to Coast Guard Captain Noemi Cayabyab.
  • The ship was carrying 134 passengers and crew members.
  • Rescue efforts are still underway.

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The fire occurred on a ferry near a tourist resort in Palawan province, Philippines. The ship was carrying 134 passengers and crew members.

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(ANSA-AFP) - MANILA, SEPTEMBER 10 - The first provisional toll from a fire that broke out on a ferry near a tourist resort in the Philippine province of Palawan is at least five people dead and 87 still missing. Coast Guard Captain Noemi Cayabyab reported this to a local radio station, adding that the ship's boarding list listed 134 passengers and crew members. Attempts to put out the fire are still underway.

(ANSA-AFP).

Open Questions

  • What was the cause of the fire?
  • Were there any survivors rescued?
  • What are the weather and sea conditions in the accident area?

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This article was originally published by ANSA Mondo.

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