34 Die as Ferry Struck by Freighter Sinks in Philippines
Associated Press
MANILA —
Most of the 608 passengers aboard the Cebu City were sleeping when a freighter slammed into the ferry Friday in Manila Bay. Half an hour later the ferry sank--a three-foot hole in its lower deck.
At least 34 people drowned. More than 100 were still missing.
Ships in the area plucked 451 people from the sea, many coated with the diesel oil disgorged as the ferry sank.
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