Monday, August 19, 2013

Death toll in Philippines ferry collision rises to 52

Death toll in Philippines ferry collision rises to 52

The number of people killed in the collision of a ferry with a cargo ship in the southern Philippines, has climbed to 52, with 68 others declared missing, AFP reported. A total of 750 people have been rescued, while poor weather has been disrupting rescue workers’ efforts. The collision occurred Friday evening in the Mactan channel near Cebu City, the second-biggest city in the Philippines.

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