'People were trampling me': Philippine ferry fire survivor recalls narrow escape
A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist spot of Coron.
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"When I was on the floor, people were trampling me."
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A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist spot of Coron.
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