Philippines Ferry Fire: 35 Confirmed Dead, More Bodies Feared
Summary
A ferry fire in the Philippines has killed 35 people, with dozens still missing and more bodies feared aboard the MV Jun Ester near Coron in Palawan. Rescue teams and forensic investigators are working at the port as families search for relatives and officials probe the cause of the blaze.
Key Points
- Officials said the death toll from the ferry fire has reached 35, with 54 people still missing.
- The MV Jun Ester caught fire near Coron in Palawan and the blaze spread through the ship within seconds.
- Rescuers have brought bodies to the port for identification while families arrive in Coron searching for missing relatives.
- The ferry was carrying 134 listed passengers and crew, and the Philippines has a history of deadly inter-island ferry accidents.
