Casualties

Oil slick spreading after deadly tanker sinking off the Philippines in wake of typhoon

Seafarer dies as bad weather hampers anti-pollution efforts as oil slick spreads in Manila Bay

The Terranova sank early Thursday, threatening to cause the worst spill ever in the Philippines.
The Terranova sank early Thursday, threatening to cause the worst spill ever in the Philippines.Photo: Philippines Coast Guard
TradeWinds correspondentLondon
Published 25 July 2024, 09:24Updated 25 July 2024, 20:54
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