Drama in the Philippines, where a ferry with 134 people caught fire: dead and injured
By: VirgilioNotizie | Published on: 23.05.2022 10:54
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acting in Philippines where in recent hours a violent fire broke out on board a ferry carrying about 140 passengers. The fire spread while the boat was still at sea, approaching the port of the city of Real, Quezon province, from Polillo Island. The record is tragic: at least they can be counted seven dead.
Ferry catches fire, Philippine Coast Guard confirms deaths
The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed the number of casualties. According to previous reconstructions, the Flames flared up from the engine room and then spread throughout the ship.
Passenger testimonials
As described by some passengers on social media, who also shared the images of the fire, at one point on the Mercraft 2 ferry there was all hell as the fire devastated the entire ship, sending out a column of black smoke several miles away .
Photo source: ANSA The burning ferry reaches the shore
Some of the 134 passengers and some crew members found safety by jumping into the water and then being rescued by the ships that were in the area.
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Six of the 124 passengers on board were taken to the nearest hospital, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. The search and rescue operation is still ongoing. | 📷Vincent Bardog Caceres on PCG pic.twitter.com/b3CII11reB
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The missing are wanted
There is currently no accurate estimate of the number of missing.
The Philippine Coast Guard has said the search is ongoing. It is feared that the death toll will increase in the coming hours.
Photo source: ANSA