Terrifying fire at Philippine ferry kills 31 people after being engulfed in flames
On March 30, Philippine rescue teams raced to search for additional survivors or victims who may be trapped in the wreckage of a ferry that caught fire at 11:00 p.m. Wednesday night. March) ago While sailing off Basilan Island south of the philippines Thirty-one people, including a six-month-old baby, have been reported dead in the crash, which occurred as many passengers were asleep in air-conditioned cabins on the lower deck of the ship.
One passenger revealed that She survived by jumping off the ship and sharing a float device with another passenger. until being rescued ashore
There are conflicting reports as to the number of passengers on board the ferry. which officials said they were not carrying more than the weight limit The coast guard said 225 people were on board, including 36 crew members, who had been rescued.
While the governor of the province of the Philippines revealed. Eleven people, including three children, drowned after jumping from a burning boat. And another 18 people on board were burned to death. However, not all ferries were seriously damaged by the fire. because there is still high heat The cause of the ferry fire will be investigated further.
