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Seven missing after two boats collide in waters off Palawan, Philippines

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2022-05-29 15:17:31

On May 29, the Philippine Coast Guard announced that a cargo ship flying the flag of the Marshall Islands collided with a Philippine fishing boat in the waters near Agutaya City, Palawan Province, Philippines on the 28th, causing 20 crew members on board. Falling into the water, 13 people were rescued and 7 were missing.

After the accident, a nearby fishing boat rescued 13 crew members from the water, and the cargo ship in the accident brought the rescued crew members ashore for treatment.At the same time, the Philippine Coast Guard also went to the waters where the incident occurred to search and rescue the missing persons, and the search and rescue work is in progress.(Headquarters reporter Tao Jiale)

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