One killed, one missing in Philippine ferry fire from the waters off the central island of Bohol


MANILA, June 26, 2022 (AFP): At least one person was killed after a fire engulfed a Philippine ferry on Sunday, authorities said, forcing scores of people on board to jump into the sea.

Rescuers plucked 163 passengers and crew from the waters off the central island of Bohol, the Philippine Coast Guard said, as they searched for one missing passenger.

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