Cruise Ship in Italy Runs Aground - Several Dead, Many Missing



Ever since  Poseidan Adventure, this is my worst fear - 

Italian authorities were questioning Saturday the captain of a cruise ship that ran aground, knocking the vessel on its side and killing at least three people, with dozens more missing, officials said.

"Fear and panic are comprehensible in a ship long over 300 meters with over 4000 passengers," Del Santo said. "We can confirm that the ship has a breach on the hull of about 90 meters, and that the right side of it is completely under water."

The  three persons dead were two French tourists and a crew member from Peru, Port authorities in Livorno said.

A spokesman with the local civil protection agency, said 40 to 60 persons were missing, though authorities are reviewing passenger lists to confirm the exact figure. Many people jumped - who did not want to wait for the lifeboats.

More details, photos and videos  at  CNN




 

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