Two people killed, four missing, in Norwegian cruise line fire
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Pastor Dale Morgan
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Two people killed, four missing, in Norwegian cruise line fire
Two people have been killed and at least four injured in a fire on a cruise ship in Norway, police confirmed today.
By Richard Orange, and agenices
1:46PM BST 15 Sep 2011
Another four people from the Nordlys were also feared missing, said the police. The British Consul said there were six British passengers on board.
The ship, operating on a popular tourist route from Bergen to the northern regions above the Polar circle, was close to the port of Aalesund in western Norway when a fire started in the engine room, state broadcaster NRK reported.
"There are two people confirmed deceased and the rescue team are searching the boat for more," said a spokesman for the Norwegian police.
"We are working to extinguish the fire on the boat. They are working to get the situation under control. Our last news is that the boat is taking in water.
"We don’t yet know the cause of the fire."
The force said it was still trying to account for all the passengers.
Eight people have been admitted to hospital and eight more have received treatment for injuries, a hospital spokesman said.
The manager of the hotel where the passengers were taken told The Daily Telegraph there were "quite a few English" on board.
"We're taking very good care of your countrymen, we're giving them food and lodging and information and lodging and all you need. I think all or most of the passengers seem to be in good shape," said Sven Erik Moe, director of the Rica Parken Hotel in Aalesund.
According to the website of operator Hurtigruten the Nordlys, built in 1994, can carry 691 passengers.
Television footage showed thick, black smoke rising from the ship after it was moved to Aalesund.
Two people killed, four missing, in Norwegian cruise line fire
Two people have been killed and at least four injured in a fire on a cruise ship in Norway, police confirmed today.
By Richard Orange, and agenices
1:46PM BST 15 Sep 2011
Another four people from the Nordlys were also feared missing, said the police. The British Consul said there were six British passengers on board.
The ship, operating on a popular tourist route from Bergen to the northern regions above the Polar circle, was close to the port of Aalesund in western Norway when a fire started in the engine room, state broadcaster NRK reported.
"There are two people confirmed deceased and the rescue team are searching the boat for more," said a spokesman for the Norwegian police.
"We are working to extinguish the fire on the boat. They are working to get the situation under control. Our last news is that the boat is taking in water.
"We don’t yet know the cause of the fire."
The force said it was still trying to account for all the passengers.
Eight people have been admitted to hospital and eight more have received treatment for injuries, a hospital spokesman said.
The manager of the hotel where the passengers were taken told The Daily Telegraph there were "quite a few English" on board.
"We're taking very good care of your countrymen, we're giving them food and lodging and information and lodging and all you need. I think all or most of the passengers seem to be in good shape," said Sven Erik Moe, director of the Rica Parken Hotel in Aalesund.
According to the website of operator Hurtigruten the Nordlys, built in 1994, can carry 691 passengers.
Television footage showed thick, black smoke rising from the ship after it was moved to Aalesund.
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