<p dir="ltr">At least 35 passengers sustained injuries after a fast craft collided with a cargo vessel on Sunday afternoon, May 21, along Mactan Channel, Cebu.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In an incident report, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said the mishap happened at around 3 PM after the fast craft SuperCat MV St. Jhudiel, which was heading to Cebu City, experienced steering and engine failure and collided with cargo vessel LCT Poseidon 23.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The fast craft was reportedly carrying 197 passengers and crew while LCT Poseidon was transporting 17 rolling cargoes and 20 drivers when the incident happened.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">A passenger of SuperCat was able to record a video before the collision happened.&nbsp;</p>
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<p dir="ltr">The Cebu City Command and Control Center team along with PCG personnel immediately provided the necessary assistance.</p>
<p dir="ltr">In an official statement, SuperCat management said its sister company Cebu Pier 1 was able to deploy a tug boat that assisted the fast craft, and injured passengers were brought to the nearest hospital.</p>
<p dir="ltr">SuperCat extended its apologies and assured that all injured passengers are properly cared for.</p>
<p>"We are closely coordinating with concerned agencies with the ongoing investigation.&nbsp;We thank the government and private entities and individuals who provided immediate assistance," it said.</p>
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<p><em>Written by Stephanie Anne Santos, DZRH News Online Intern</em></p>

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35 injured after fast craft collides with cargo vessel in Mactan, Cebu