At least five dead, 87 missing as Philippine ferry catches fire
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What happened
At least five people died and 87 remained unaccounted for Thursday after a ferry caught fire off the Philippine island province of Palawan, with 42 passengers and crew rescued. Coast guard teams continued search and rescue operations as officials warned the figures could change while they worked to establish what happened.
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- First appeared on France 24France 24
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