The Costa Concordia Disaster

Rescuers have found three more bodies onboard the stricken Costa Concordia, bringing the death toll to six, while 15 more people remain missing. Earlier, a helicopter airlifted a survivor from the capsized hulk of the ship.

The captain and the crew reportedly abandoned ship and fled to safety, leaving hundreds of passengers behind.
Many passengers claimed that the crew lost control of the situation and that the evacuation was performed in chaotic conditions.

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