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Philippines: Several killed, dozens missing after fire on ferry

Deutsche Welle Thursday 10 September 2026, 01:48 UTC 1 min read
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Footage released by the Coast Guard showed the vessel engulfed in flames as rescuers brought bodies ashore in body bags. The ship's manifest listed 134 passengers and crew.

Footage released by the Coast Guard showed the vessel engulfed in flames as rescuers brought bodies ashore in body bags. The ship's manifest listed 134 passengers and crew.
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