The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) working against the clock to save more passengers from a ship that collapsed in heavy winds near Manila, killing at least 26 people.According to the official information, the number of passengers was not immediately known but disaster official Neil Ferrer told DZRH radio that 40 people had been saved and a search is still going on for six people who were missing.In a video provided by the PCG, coast guard personnel could be seen conducting search and rescue operations and removing a body that appeared to be a lady from rough waters.PANOORIN: Narito ang kuha ng bangkang tumaob sa Binangonan, Rizal, kahapon, ika-27 ng Hulyo 2023.Ayon sa @coastguardph Sub-Station Binangonan bandang 7:10PM, 40 ang nakaligtas na pasahero, habang 26 naman binawian ng buhay dahil sa insidente. pic.twitter.com/QjLwTw2cmq— Philippine Coast Guard (@coastguardph) July 28, 2023As per reports by the official agencies, the tragedy happened after the storm, the boat was about 45 metres (147 feet) from land when it was hit by strong winds, causing all passengers to panic and move to one side, which caused the vessel to capsize off the waters of Binangonan, the PCG said.
