Dozens killed in consecutive boat incidents in Philippines

The death toll from the recent capsize of three ferries in the central Philippines has risen to 27 while six others went missing, said the disaster agency of Iloilo city on August 4.
Dozens killed in consecutive boat incidents in Philippines ảnh 1One of the boat incidents occurs in the central Philippines on August 3 (Photo: AP/VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The death toll fromthe recent capsize of three ferries in the central Philippines has risen to 27while six others went missing, said the disaster agency of Iloilo city onAugust 4.

On August 3 afternoon, two ferries with 86passengers and crewmembers capsized while en route from Iloilo to Guimaras city.A third ferry with four crewmembers on board also sunk on the day.

A monsoon caused heavy rains, strong windsand big waves in the time of the incidents. Philippine competent agencies areinvestigating the reasons those vessels sailed in such dangerous weather asother boats cancelled their trips.

Meanwhile, big rains triggered by storm causedflooding in many roads in Manila capital city, Luzon Island and the centralregion, forcing the closure of offices and schools in the areas. -VNA
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