Romblon (CNN Philippines) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has begun investigating a collision between two ships in San Fernando Romblon.
A fishing boat and a ship allegedly operated by 2Go Travel collided Saturday morning (November 13). According to local police, the fishing vessel was cut in half due to the collision.
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Citing Rear Admiral William Melad, deputy commandant of the PCG, local news agency Romblon News Network said that 20 survivors have been brought to the PCG station so that officials could get a narrative of the accident as it unfolded.
The news agency added that 2Go Travel cannot confirm that one of its ships was involved in the accident. The company is said to be sending its own personnel to Romblon to investigate the incident. It added that it is ready to give help to the victims and assist the PCG in its ongoing search and rescue operations of missing fisherfolk.
Police said the estimated cost of damage from the mishap is around P2.5 million.
