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| Philippines ferry carrying 251 capsizes | Philippines ferry carrying 251 capsizes |
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| A ferry carrying 251 people has capsized in stormy seas off the east coast of the Philippines. | A ferry carrying 251 people has capsized in stormy seas off the east coast of the Philippines. |
| Local fisherman and rescue boats saved more than 200 of those on board - but at least four people died and seven are missing, the coastguard says. | Local fisherman and rescue boats saved more than 200 of those on board - but at least four people died and seven are missing, the coastguard says. |
| Passengers say large waves and strong winds meant the vessel started taking in water near the island of Polillo - and quickly sank. | Passengers say large waves and strong winds meant the vessel started taking in water near the island of Polillo - and quickly sank. |
| Rescuers said they were hampered by heavy rain and big waves. | Rescuers said they were hampered by heavy rain and big waves. |
| Coastguard spokesman Armand Balilo said the ferry had capacity for 280 people and had not been overloaded. | Coastguard spokesman Armand Balilo said the ferry had capacity for 280 people and had not been overloaded. |
| "We believe the weather was a big factor [in the accident]," he added. | "We believe the weather was a big factor [in the accident]," he added. |
| Boat accidents are relatively common in the Philippines, which frequently experiences storms. | Boat accidents are relatively common in the Philippines, which frequently experiences storms. |
| Tropical Storm Tembin is forecast to hit land early on Friday and people travelling home for Christmas had been warned to do so earlier than usual. | Tropical Storm Tembin is forecast to hit land early on Friday and people travelling home for Christmas had been warned to do so earlier than usual. |