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'People were trampling me': Philippine ferry fire survivor recalls narrow escape

Source: FlexChar · Published Sep 10, 2026, 11:35 AM

In World, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist spot of Coron. FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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