A ferry fire off the coast of Palawan has left at least five people dead and dozens missing, according to the Philippine coast guard, with rescue efforts underway after flames engulfed the vessel. Forty-three survivors were pulled from the MV June Aster, while distressing footage captured responders handling victims amid the blaze. Authorities confirmed an early death toll of five, though the full scale of the tragedy remains unclear as search operations continue. The incident has raised urgent concerns over passenger safety on Philippine waters.
Forty-three people rescued and early death toll stands at five after blaze aboard MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, says coast guardFive 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.Forty-three people were rescued from the MV June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, the coast guard said. Footage showed flames engulfing parts of the vessel and responders placing victims in body bags. Continue reading...
