Passengers evacuated as cruise ship catches fire
Hundreds of passengers and crew were evacuated from a cruise ship off the coast of Greece. A huge fire swept through the Euroferry Olympia, which was carrying 237 passengers and 51crew.
They were evacuated to Corfu by three tug boats and three patrol boats sent to assist the Mayday call. No casualties have been reported so far. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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