US EditionPhilippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 27 dead, official says
- The skipper of a ferry that capsized in a lake in the Philippines, killing 27 passengers, decided to sail despite knowing the boat was overcrowded.
- The Philippine coast guard will investigate why the overloaded ferry was allowed to sail, and complaints will be filed against the boat's captain and operator.
- It is the second-deadliest maritime incident in the country this year and highlights the country's patchy record for maritime safety.
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Skipper of Philippine ferry that capsized and left 27 dead allegedly knew boat was filled beyond capacity
The skipper of a Philippine ferry which flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 27 passengers decided to sail despite knowing that his boat was filled beyond capacity, the coast guard chief said Friday. Forty-three passengers were rescued after the M/B Aya Express capsized in Laguna de Bay on Thursday shortly after leaving Binangonan town southeast of Manila in what should have been a 30-minute cruise to nearby Talim Island, officials …
Philippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 26 dead, official says
MANILA, Philippines: The skipper of a Philippine ferry which flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 26 passengers decided to sail despite knowing that his boat was filled beyond capacity, the coast guard chief said on Friday (Jul 28). Forty passengers were rescued after the M/B Aya Express
Philippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 27 dead, official says
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine coast guard chief says the skipper of a ferry that flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 27 passengers decided to sail despite knowing that his boat was filled beyond capacity. Forty-three passengers were rescued after the ferry Thursday shortly after leaving port in what should have been a 30-minute cruise. Rescuers continued to search the lake on Friday but sai…
Philippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 26 dead, official says
The skipper of a Philippine ferry which flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 26 passengers decided to sail despite knowing that his boat was filled beyond capacity, the coast guard chief said Friday.
Philippine ferry was overloaded when it flipped over, leaving 27 dead, official says
The Philippine coast guard chief says the skipper of a ferry that flipped over in a lake in an accident that killed 27 passengers decided to sail despite knowing that his boat was filled beyond capacity.
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