201 Indians have been rescued after a luxury cruise liner ran aground and tipped over off the Tuscan coast in Italy, leaving five dead. One is still missing.
At least 201 Indians were rescued on life boats after a luxury cruise liner ran aground and tipped over off the Tuscan coast in Italy.
The Indians are being taken to a safe place and external affairs minister SM Krishna has ordered immediate action in this regard.
It is understood that almost all the Indians on the ill-fated liner were rescued and as yet there is no confirmation of any Indian being missing. Bodies of five victims have been recovered so far, none of them Indians.
SM Krishna said he had asked Indian ambassador to Italy Debabrata Saha to reach the site and coordinate rescue operations.
Sunil Aggarwal, first secretary in the Indian embassy, is monitoring the situation.
Families of those on the liner who wish to contact him can do so at +393311928715 and +393666535353.
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