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| Alaskan cruise ship runs aground |
Alaskan cruise ship runs aground |
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| A cruise ship has run aground off the Alaskan coast, forcing the evacuation of more than 250 passengers and crew. | A cruise ship has run aground off the Alaskan coast, forcing the evacuation of more than 250 passengers and crew. |
| The Empress of the North hit Hanus Rock in the Icy Strait, south-west of the town of Juneau, a US Coast Guard spokesman said. | The Empress of the North hit Hanus Rock in the Icy Strait, south-west of the town of Juneau, a US Coast Guard spokesman said. |
| Coast Guard aircraft were sent after a mayday message was received from the vessel, operated by the Majestic America Line of Seattle. | Coast Guard aircraft were sent after a mayday message was received from the vessel, operated by the Majestic America Line of Seattle. |
| The ship was said to be listing but there were no reports of injuries. | The ship was said to be listing but there were no reports of injuries. |
| A Coast Guard vessel and helicopter were on the scene, as well as a tug and a barge with a capacity of 250, spokesman Jeff Carter told CNN. | A Coast Guard vessel and helicopter were on the scene, as well as a tug and a barge with a capacity of 250, spokesman Jeff Carter told CNN. |
| Passengers and crew were using lifeboats to abandon the ship, which was taking on water, he said. | Passengers and crew were using lifeboats to abandon the ship, which was taking on water, he said. |
| There was no immediate information on what caused the ship to run aground. | There was no immediate information on what caused the ship to run aground. |
| According to Majestic America's website, the 360ft-long (110m) ship has 112 cabins and can carry 223 passengers, as well as 84 crew. | According to Majestic America's website, the 360ft-long (110m) ship has 112 cabins and can carry 223 passengers, as well as 84 crew. |
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