Ferry carrying 342 sinks in southern Philippines, at least 8 dead

At least 138 people have so far been rescued, according to an emergency responder.

The ferry was traveling to the island of Sulu. (EPA Images pic)

MANILA:

 A ferry carrying 342 passengers sank Monday morning in the southern Philippines, leaving at least eight dead, a local mayor said.

There were “8 confirmed casualties” so far from the sinking of the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, which was traveling to the island of Sulu, Arsina Laja Kahing-Nanoh, a town mayor in Basilan province, said in a Facebook post.

An emergency responder told AFP that at least 138 people have so far been rescued. - FMT