Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRescuers in the Philippines have boarded the charred ferry MV June Aster more than 40 hours after a deadly fire broke out during its journey from Manila to Coron. At least five people have been confirmed dead, 43 have been rescued, and 84 remain missing. Extreme heat and thick toxic smoke initially prevented search teams from penetrating the vessel to search for survivors. Survivors described hearing two explosions before a fire rapidly spread from the cargo hold, causing widespread panic onboard. Maritime authorities are investigating the cause of the disaster, including potential passenger manifest discrepancies and emergency safety procedures. In fullRescuers finally able to board charred Philippines ferry 40 hours after fire broke outMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Desperate search for 84 missing as rescuers finally board burnt-out Philippines ferry
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRescuers in the Philippines have boarded the charred ferry MV June Aster more than 40 hours after a deadly fire broke out during its journey from Manila to Coron. At least five people have been confirmed dead, 43 have been rescued, and 84 remain missing. Extreme heat and thick toxic smoke initially prevented search teams from penetrating the vessel to search for survivors. Survivors described hearing two explosions before a fire rapidly spread from the cargo hold, causing widespread panic onboard. Maritime authorities are investigating the cause of the disaster, including potential passenger manifest discrepancies and emergency safety procedures. In fullRescuers finally able to board charred Philippines ferry 40 hours after fire broke outMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
