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Philippines. 5 dead and 86 missing in ferry fire

Observador10 September 2026 at 16:26

A fire of unknown origin struck a ferry in Philippine waters, resulting in the death of at least 5 people. Authorities report that 86 people remain missing, while 43 survivors have already been rescued from the shores of Coron island. Search operations are ongoing in the area of the accident. The incident may be the most serious to occur in Philippine waters in recent years.

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