Deadly Philippines ferry fire triggers search for scores of missing
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Asia Pacific category. Published on September 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Reuters. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Asia Pacific category. Published on September 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Reuters. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Multiple search and rescue vessels deployed after blaze off Palawan island leaves at least five dead, says coast guard
A large-scale search and rescue operation is under way off the western Philippine island of Palawan on Thursday after a passenger ferry caught fire, killing five people and leaving scores of passengers missing.
The Philippine coast guard said multiple vessels and other assets were searching for survivors as rescue teams used drift-modelling tools to identify areas where people may have been carried by currents.
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