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Cruise ship in distress for over 15 hours off Norway’s coast, 900+ still waiting to be evacuated
More than 900 people and crew are still aboard the Viking Sky cruise ship over 15 hours since it sent out a mayday signal following engine failure off Norway’s rocky western coast. Passengers posted dramatic photos from inside.
Rescue team tweeted on Sunday morning that 397 people have been evacuated from the cruise liner after its engines failed. Three helicopters are airlifting passengers from the vessel anchored in Hustadvika Bay, authorities told local media. The liner initially had 1,373 passengers and crew on board, 915 of which were passengers from the UK and US.
Update: Looking better! Offshore support ship Ocean Response has tow line attached to #VikingSky. Tug Vivax will attach to the stern and then they will head for Molde. Unconfirmed reports helo evac is paused as ships are about to head for port. Stay safe all!
