Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing
A ferry fire off the coast of Palawan, Philippines, has left at least five people dead and over 80 missing. Rescue operations are ongoing for the passengers and crew of the MV June Aster, which was traveling from Manila to Coron.
Why it matters
This maritime disaster highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding ferry travel in the Philippines, a primary mode of transport for the archipelago.
Ferry on fire in waters off Coron in Palawan, Philippines./Getty Images Ferry on fire in waters off Coron in Palawan, Philippines./Getty Images Philippines Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing Forty-three people rescued and early death toll stands at five after blaze aboard MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, says coast guard
Prefer the Guardian on Google Five people were confirmed dead in early counting and more than 80 were missing after a ferry caught fire off Palawan island in the western Philippines on Wednesday night, the Philippine coast guard said.
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