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    2 killed in Norway cruise ship fire

    OSLO, Norway (AP) — Two people were killed and at least nine injured on Thursday in a fire on a cruise liner operating on a popular route along Norway's craggy coast, officials said.

    Police said they received information that an additional four people were missing, but could not immediately confirm it. Nine people were taken to the hospital, two with serious burns and smoke injuries.

    The MS Nordlys, with 262 people on board, was evacuated after it caught fire at 9:20 a.m. (0720 GMT) before arriving in Alesund, 230 miles (375 kilometers) northwest of Oslo. More than 100 passengers were evacuated into lifeboats before the ship reached port.

    The remaining passengers and some crew left the vessel as smoke was still billowing from the burning ship. Hurtigruten ASA, the Norwegian operator of the ship, said eight of its crew were among those sent to hospital.

    Police said they sealed off parts of Alesund because of the heavy smoke.

    The MS Nordlys, traveling north from Bergen, is one of several ships that ply the Norwegian coast on the popular 1,500-mile (2,500- kilometer) cruise between the southwestern city and Kirkenes, high above the Arctic Circle near the Russian border.

    The line carries both tourists eager to see the spectacular western coast and locals from coastal cities and hamlets.

     

    40 comments

    • ▇ Beyond Your Imagination ...  •  1 mth 26 days ago
      wow
    • wr  •  8 mths ago
      Is this Muslim payback?
    • KB  •  8 mths ago
      May God Bless.......
    • Masahiro  •  8 mths ago
      its been a rough year for Norway- I hope they do alright
    • Better Idea guy rjc  •  8 mths ago
      Not good for cruise ships. Too many incidents is a bummer!
    • notarunaroundsue  •  8 mths ago
      Sad that people died, but at least they can't blame a bear for this!
    • Gorgeous Devil  •  8 mths ago
      I'll bet that same dude who shot all them younguns a few weeks back was the one who set that boat afire!
    • Alkebu Barca  •  8 mths ago
      These incidents are becoming more and more frequent. I was under the impression that these newer ships were safer and more reliable. Some how I am not feeling the level of comfort that the Cruse-lines would like the general public to have. Ensuring that I would be willing to take part in a cruse and pay a hefty price for it. Once on the ocean all passengers are at the mercy of the proven safety record of the ship and the competence of the crew.

      As of right now I will have to pass on any future cruse activities until I am convinced that the Cruse-Line Industry has completely rectified this particular issue. As well as another hot button issue of food safety. The article didn't mention it, but it is on my mind and a very significant consideration when making plans on travel.
    • Basketball-Ublandabar  •  8 mths ago
      andres brevik strikes again
    • Don W  •  8 mths ago
      I've been to Norway and I absolutely love it. Beautiful!
    • mumbo magumbo  •  8 mths ago
      Someone smoking salmon,got out of control.
    • KarlBalto  •  8 mths ago
      I am curious about the cause ... bad wiring? Careless smoker?
    • stfu!  •  8 mths ago
      Outlaw cruise ships! NOW!!!!!
      • RobertG 8 mths ago
        People are dead and injured and you're being cute. You're a hapless mut.
    • stfu!  •  8 mths ago
      Was "Smoke On The Water" playing on the ship?
    • thebo  •  8 mths ago
      lifeboat drills are like airline safety drills before takeoff...no one pays attention
      • Athena 8 mths ago
        I've only been on one cruise in my life. Went with my children and you'd better believe we took the lifeboat drill very seriously. By the way, loved the cruise.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  8 mths ago
      Sad.
    • lotta  •  8 mths ago
      moose limbs
    • Mike  •  8 mths ago
      OBAMA did this to kill the cruise industry. Disgusting LIBERAL.
    • Laura Larotta  •  8 mths ago
      Oh no! Whites???

      --Laura
    • Americans for Goood Comme ...  •  8 mths ago
      May we pray now for those lost and passed away , also the families.

      GOD Speed to them!
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