Friday 16 August 2013

Philippines ferry sinks killing 24

Source BBC News@ tienganhvui.com


Breaking news


A rescue mission is under way after a ferry carrying some 700 people collided with a cargo vessel in the central Philippines.


The ferry, MV Thomas Aquinas, began listing after hitting the cargo vessel on Friday evening near the central city of Cebu, coastguard officers said.


The captain ordered the ship to be abandoned, the AP news agency reports.


Coastguard vessels have been dispatched and other nearby vessels are reportedly helping to rescue passengers.





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