Seven people have been killed after a ship carrying more than 150 passengers caught fire in the Philippines

Manila: Seven people were killed when a ship carrying more than 150 passengers caught fire in the Philippines. More than More than 120 people were rescued when a Jumped from the cruise ship to the sea in the fire . The accident happened just before reaching the port, 60 kilometers from the capital Manila. The dead included five women and two men. The cause of the blaze was not immediately clear. The Philippine Coast Guard said in a statement that seven people had been killed and 120 passengers had been rescued and 23 were still being treated. The Coast Guard also shared pictures of the accident and rescue efforts.