Ferry Accident in Philippines

Four people have died and another 23 are missing after a ferry collided with a fishing boat in the Philippines. The 13m wooden-hulled passenger Catalyn B and the boat were carrying at least 73 people between them when they collided in Manila Bay in the early hours. The cause of the collision is not clear as there were no reports of poor weather conditions. Overloading was not thought to be an issue because the Catalyn B was carrying 73 passengers and crew while it was authorised to carry 128 people. The incident came as thousands of people in the Philippines travelled home for the Christmas period.

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