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Dead driver from fire-stricken ferry identified as Greek national
CORFU. According to reliable sources, his family had already come here to try and find him.
Dead body discovered on Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. Rescuers recovered body of a passenger listed as missing on the ferry boat where fire broke out on the 3rd level on Friday morning.
Euroferry Olympia survivor taken to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The survivor was smiling and in good health when he arrived at Gouvia Marina before being taken to hospital.
One of Euroferry Olympia missing passengers found alive!
CORFU. According to initial information, a passenger has been found alive this morning, two days after fire broke out on the ship.
Euroferry Olympia being towed
CORFU. Taking advantage of the good weather, the ship is being towed towards the straits between Corfu and Albania to be closer the Corfu coastline in case the weather worsens.
Medicine and doctors for fire victims at hotels
CORFU. Fire victims left without belongings and travel documents.
Investigation proceeding into cause of fire on Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. Investigation at preliminary inquiry stage.
Firefighters battling to cool down Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. Firefighters have been making superhuman efforts through the night to extinguish the fire on the Euroferry Olympia.
One of two trapped drivers from Euroferry Olympia intubated
CORFU. The two trapped drivers were transferred safely to Corfu Airport last night.
The two trapped drivers came to Corfu with a super puma
CORFU. The operation was a success. The Special Disaster Response Unit crew lifted them from the ship to the helicopter.
10 from the Olympia taken to hospital, three discharged
CORFU. Corfu Hospital has announced that ten people from the Euroferry Olympia were taken to hospital today, mainly suffering from smoke inhalation.
Concern for the 11 missing passengers and 2 trapped on Euroferry Olympia
CORFU. 11 people are missing according to an official announcement from the Maritime Ministry - A team from the Coastguard Underwater Mission Unit is at the scene.
Two trapped on the Euroferry Olympia and 14 unaccounted for
CORFU. The remaining passengers are in the reception area at Corfu Port and will be taken by coach to four hotels.
One of those rescued from Olympia tests positive for Covid. Video of the burnt-out ship
CORFU. The Coastguard has published a video of the ship taken from a helicopter showing the damage done to the deck. The fire has now been restricted to below deck and the search is continuing for anyone who may have been trapped.
Head count of passengers, who include young children
CORFU. Passengers from the Olympia are gathering in the port marquee, where there will be a head count of crew and passengers, who include young children.
First passengers from burning vessel arrive at Corfu Port
CORFU. The first passengers from the burning ferry boat Olympia have been brought to Corfu Port by the Coastguard.
Olympia passenger with minor injuries taken to Corfu Hospital
CORFU. The Coastguard immediately transferred the passenger from the burning vessel to Corfu Port.
Passengers from burning ship being transferred to Corfu on two ferry boats
CORFU. A rescue operation is in progress for approximately 280 passengers from the Olympia.
