Typhoon Sinks Ship in the Philippines: 20 Dead and 6 Missing

Philippine coast guard forces are racing against time to rescue more passengers aboard a ship that capsized near Manila due to strong winds on Thursday, resulting in at least 25 fatalities. It is not immediately clear how many people were on board the ship. A disaster management official told DZAR radio that 40 people have been rescued and six are missing. The coast guard reported that the vessel was 45 meters from shore when it was struck by fierce winds, causing panic among the passengers who gathered on one side of the ship, leading to its capsizing. This week, the Philippines, which has more than 7,600 islands, was hit by Typhoon Doksuri, which produced winds of up to 175 kilometers per hour towards the northern island of Luzon, the most populous island. Authorities allowed some ferries and ships to sail on Thursday after Typhoon Doksuri passed over the Philippines.