Ferry engulfed in flames near Philippine tourist hotspot; 5 dead
- At least 5 people died and 87 remain missing after the M/V June Aster caught fire off Palawan on Sept 9.
- The ferry carried 134 people, including 117 passengers and 17 crew, when flames engulfed the vessel near Coron.
- The Philippine Coast Guard has rescued 42 people so far, including 38 passengers and four crew members.
- Search and rescue operations continue, while authorities are still investigating what caused the ferry fire.
Source: ndtv.com
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