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The Times of India
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Trisha Mahajan

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Watch ferry erupts in flames off philippines palawan 5 killed - The Untold Story

Palawan Philippines the Philippine Coast Guard Manila PCG

A fire broke out aboard a passenger ferry near the popular tourist destination of Coron in the Philippines’ Palawan province on Wednesday evening, killing at least five people, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and local media.

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The vessel, M/V June Aster, caught fire in waters about 1.2 nautical miles northeast of Barangay Marcilla in the municipality of Coron, the PCG said. Coast guard teams responded to the incident and began rescue operations, reported AFP.

Visuals from the scene showed the vessel engulfed in flames as rescue operations were under way. Thick smoke could be seen rising from the ship, with the fire lighting up the vessel as emergency teams worked to bring passengers ashore.

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