Philippines ferry fire kills five, missing dozens
Five people were killed and dozens are missing in a major fire aboard a ferry off the coast of Palawan Province in the Philippines. The fire broke out when the ferry, "MV John Aster," was approximately 2.2 kilometers from the coast, resulting in the complete destruction of the vessel. Rescue teams managed to save 42 people, including 38 passengers and four crew members, while search efforts for the missing are still ongoing. The ferry was carrying 134 people at the time of the incident, and investigators continue their efforts to find the remaining missing persons.
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