Philippines passenger ferry ablaze close to shore after fire kills at least 29 onboard

At least 29 people were killed after a passenger ferry caught fire in the southern Philippines on Wednesday evening.

Some 250 people were aboard the MV Lady Mary Joy 3 bound for Sulu province from Zamboanga del Sur when the vessel erupted in flames near Baluk-Baluk island.

Footage shows the ferry ablaze close to the shore as the Philippine Coast Guard attempts to extinguish the flames.

Rescue operations remain ongoing and the coast guard has suggested there were no signs of overloading on the ship.

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