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A steel-hulled ferry with more than 350 people on board sank near Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan, in the southern Philippines after developing problems. At least 18 people were killed and about 316 were rescued, with roughly two dozen still missing as coast guard and navy crews search using vessels, a plane, and helicopters. Officials say there was no immediate sign of overloading, and an investigation will determine the cause.
A passenger ferry carrying more than 350 people capsized near Basilan, Philippines, killing at least 15 and leaving 28 missing, with 316 rescued. The MV Trisha Kerstin 3 sent a distress signal after departing Zamboanga, and rescue teams from the coast guard, Navy, and Air Force are aiding operations. Authorities say the cause is not yet known and will be investigated, while survivors are treated at a Basilan hospital and the passenger manifest is being cross-checked.
A ferry carrying more than 350 people sank shortly after midnight off Basilan island in southern Philippines. Officials said 332 passengers and 27 crew were aboard; rescuers had saved about 215 people and recovered seven bodies, with search-and-rescue operations led by the coast guard and navy alongside fishing boats. Sea accidents are common in the archipelago due to storms, overcrowding and safety enforcement, and the Dona Paz disaster in 1987 remains the worst peacetime maritime tragedy.
A ferry carrying about 250 passengers caught fire in the southern Philippines, leaving 31 people dead and at least seven missing. Many were rescued by the coast guard, navy, another ferry, and local fishermen. The burned ferry was towed to Basilan's shoreline, where 18 more bodies were discovered. Sea accidents are common in the Philippines due to storms, badly maintained boats, overcrowding, and spotty enforcement of safety regulations.
A ferry carrying about 250 passengers and crew caught fire in the southern Philippines, leaving 31 people dead and at least 7 missing. Many were rescued by the coast guard, navy, another ferry, and local fishermen. The burned ferry was towed to Basilan's shoreline, where 18 more bodies were discovered. Sea accidents are common in the Philippines due to storms, badly maintained boats, overcrowding, and spotty enforcement of safety regulations.