In a shocking and devastating turn of events, a Carnival Cruise Line ship has sunk on its maiden voyage after catching fire, leaving over 20 passengers feared dead and many more injured.
The tragedy occurred on the Carnival Horizon, a brand-new ship that was launched just last week. The vessel was on its inaugural cruise from Miami to the Bahamas when disaster struck.
According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out in the ship’s engine room around 3 am, quickly spreading to other parts of the vessel. Despite efforts by the crew to contain the blaze, it soon became clear that the ship was in grave danger.
“We were woken up by the sound of alarms and people screaming,” said one passenger, who wished to remain anonymous. “We grabbed our life jackets and rushed to the deck, where we saw the crew trying to put out the fire. It was like something out of a nightmare.”
As the fire continued to rage, the ship’s captain made the decision to evacuate the vessel. Passengers and crew members were forced to jump into the water, where they were rescued by nearby ships and coast guard vessels.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the cruise industry, with many experts expressing their condolences and promising to assist in the investigation.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic event and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected,” said a spokesperson for Carnival Cruise Line. “We will do everything in our power to support the investigation and ensure that something like this never happens again.”
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but officials say that an investigation is underway.
*A LOOK AT THE DEVASTATING AFTERMATH*
– Over 20 passengers are feared dead, with many more injured
– The ship’s crew is being hailed as heroes for their bravery during the evacuation
– The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for greater safety measures in the cruise industry
– An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing
As the world struggles to come to terms with this tragedy, one thing is clear: the cruise industry will never be the same again.