Watch: Ferry erupts in flames off Philippines’ Palawan; 5 killed
A passenger ferry, M/V June Aster, caught fire near Coron, Palawan in the Philippines resulting in at least five deaths. The Philippine Coast Guard conducted rescue operations saving 42 survivors from the blaze. The ferry had departed from Manila with numerous passengers and crew aboard.
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