Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 76
dpaManilaMore charred bodies were recovered on Saturday from a passenger ferry that caught fire in the western Philippines, bringing the death toll to 76, the coastguard said.Up to...
The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has increased to 76, according to the coastguard. The fire broke out on the MV June Aster on Thursday evening while the vessel was en route from Manila to Coron in the western province of Palawan, a popular tourist spot. Up to 13 people are still missing, stated Commodore Noemi Cayabyab, a coastguard spokeswoman.
The death count rose by 30 after bodies were discovered on Friday, bringing the total to 76, she informed. The rescue operation concluded 30 hours after the fire began.
A total of 43 individuals, comprising two Chilean tourists, were successfully rescued by jumping from the burning ferry. The cause of the blaze remains undetermined. According to Cayabyab, survivors reported an explosion in the cargo hold, followed by dense smoke and flames. The ferry was transporting five motorcycles, an electric car, a forklift, a pick-up van, and essential supplies including rice and eggs.
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