According to the news of the Greek State Agency AMNA, it was determined that two people were trapped in the garage section of the Italian-flagged ferry that broke out. Rescue work, in which three helicopters participated, was initiated for the stranded people. Greek state television ERT correspondent stated that Turkish passengers were among those rescued from the ferry.
THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 290 PEOPLE
According to the statement made by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, 21 of the 290 passengers and crew on board are Greek citizens.
As a result of the rescue efforts supported by Italy, identification and counting studies of the passengers taken to Kerkira Island in Greece were initiated. Three people with minor injuries were treated at Kerkira Hospital.
In the statement made by the Italian Coast Guard Command, it was reported that the ferry was drifting towards Albanian waters. In the statement, it was stated that the ATR42 model patrol aircraft of the Italian Coast Guard also made a patrol flight in the region where the ship is located.
“WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE ON THE SEA”
Speaking to Habertürk TV, Cevdet Bilen, the captain of the Syrena Ship, who participated in the search and rescue efforts, said, “There are Turkish drivers and passengers. We are currently looking for people on the sea. There are no signs of life on the sea. There are about 8-10 military assault boats. When we arrived at 5:30 am, we were told that 46 people were called, but they did not give any information about this number later on.” said.
“TURKISH PASSENGER RESCUE”
Turkish driver Hayrullah Çetin on the burning ship said, “We were warned to evacuate the ship. We are at the port now, no one informs us. The cars were completely burned. I don’t know how many vehicles there were, but the ship was full of cars. It’s a 4-storey ship. There were 25 Turkish drivers on board. rescued.” used the phrases.
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