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Ferry fire survivor succumbs to severe burn injuries in Palawan
A crew member from the MV June Aster, which caught fire on September 9, has died from extensive burn wounds sustained in the incident. The survivor was receiving treatment at Culion Sanatorium and General Hospital when he passed away on Tuesday.
LSN Philippines ·
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY — A crew member of the passenger ferry MV June Aster has died from critical burn injuries sustained during a devastating fire that swept through the vessel earlier this month. The survivor, whose identity authorities have not yet disclosed, passed away on Tuesday afternoon while undergoing treatment at Culion Sanatorium and General Hospital.
The MV June Aster caught fire on September 9, prompting a rescue response in Philippine waters. The incident resulted in multiple casualties and injuries among passengers and crew members aboard the vessel at the time of the fire.
The death marks another casualty linked to the maritime disaster, adding to the toll of the incident. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire and its origin.
The loss underscores ongoing safety concerns in the Philippine maritime sector, where passenger vessels frequently operate on routes connecting island communities throughout the archipelago.