Terrible news at night, boat sinking in the capital

By a Staff Reporter: A boat capsized in Laguna Lake near Manila, the capital of the Philippines, caused a sensation. So far 23 people have been killed in the incident.

The death toll is expected to rise further. Rescue operations are underway. According to the rescuers, no trace of 6 people can be found so far. The search for the missing is underway. The accident is said to have occurred as a result of sudden gusty winds and large waves and rain.

A small passenger boat capsized in a lake near the Philippine capital on Thursday, killing 23 people on board and leaving six missing, rescuers said.https://t.co/GohqZARARw pic.twitter.com/R6zTiLrcty

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) July 27, 2023