MANILA, Philippines - A ship collision in the Philippines has already claimed the lives of about 55 passengers as of 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2013, according to Coast Guard spokesperson Arman Marillo.
With several PH areas submerged in floods due to overnight rains brought about by Typhoon Maring, search and rescue operations by the Philippine Coast Guard was suspended due to continued weather disturbance.
As of posting over 60 people are still missing and about 750 passengers were already rescued.
Last Friday night, passenger ship MV St. Thomas Aquinas collided with cargo vessel Sulpicio Express 7 off the Lawis Ledge in Talisay City, Cebu.
The passenger vessel sank and has caused an oil spill in the area.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident.
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