Published on May 23, 2022 01:40 PM IST
At least 7 people died after a high-speed Philippine ferry carrying 134 people caught fire. The blaze ripped through the ferry and forced passengers to jump overboard, said the coast guard. The fire broke out on the Mercraft 2 as it carried passengers from Polillo Island to the port of Real. The ship caught fire just before reaching the port of Real in Quezon province. Seven people died, 120 passengers were rescued, with 23 of them treated for injuries, the coast guard said. Watch the full video for more.