Death toll in Philippines ferry fire reaches 76, with 13 still missing
The MV June Aster caught fire off Palawan province, with 43 people rescued so far.
A fire aboard the passenger ferry MV June Aster off the western province of Palawan in the Philippines has killed 76 people, with 13 still missing, according to Anadolu Agency. Rescue operations have recovered 43 survivors from the vessel.
The incident remains under investigation. Details regarding the cause of the fire and the total number of people aboard the ferry have not yet been fully disclosed.
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- Death toll from Philippines ferry fire rises to 76, 13 still missing — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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