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Ferry carrying over 350 people sinks in Philippines, killing at least 15

 Published: 11:21, 26 January 2026

Ferry carrying over 350 people sinks in Philippines, killing at least 15

A ferry carrying more than 350 people has capsized off the southern Philippine province of Basilan, killing at least 15 people, according to officials.

The ⁠accident occurred after midnight on Monday ​as the passenger vessel, MV Trisha Kerstin ‍3, was en route to Jolo Island in southern Sulu after departing the port city of Zamboanga.

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