Ferry Sinks in Philippines: At Least 15 Dead
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- A ferry carrying more than 350 people capsized off the southern Philippine province of Basilan,leaving at least 15 people dead,officials said.
- The accident happened after midnight on Monday as the passenger vessel, MV Trisha Kerstin 3, traveled to Jolo Island in southern Sulu from the port city of Zamboanga.
- As of Tuesday, authorities have rescued at least 316 people, but 28 remain missing.
A ferry carrying more than 350 people capsized off the southern Philippine province of Basilan,leaving at least 15 people dead,officials said.
The accident happened after midnight on Monday as the passenger vessel, MV Trisha Kerstin 3, traveled to Jolo Island in southern Sulu from the port city of Zamboanga.
The ship carried 332 passengers and 27 crew members. It sent a distress signal at 1:50 a.m. Monday (17:50 GMT sunday), according to the coast guard.
As of Tuesday, authorities have rescued at least 316 people, but 28 remain missing. Rescue operations are ongoing.