77 dead, 8 missing after passenger vessel fire in Philippine waters
The MV June Aster caught fire off Coron, Palawan, while carrying 128 people.
A passenger vessel fire in Philippine waters has resulted in 77 confirmed deaths and 8 people missing, according to reports. The MV June Aster was carrying 128 people when it caught fire in waters off Coron, Palawan, last week.
Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing in the area.
Sources
- 77 dead, 8 missing in Philippine passenger vessel fire — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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