NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The police on the island of Eleuthera are investigating an incident that left two crew members of a cruise line dead on Friday.
Preliminary reports state that around 9.30 a.m. (local time), the captain of the Carnival-owned cruise line Holland America was alerted via the automatic fire alarm system to a malfunction in the ship’s engine room.
The vessel’s fire response team was activated. On arrival at the engine room, they encountered condensation caused by a steam leak, which was immediately rectified.
A check was made for the crew members, but they were found unresponsive with severe burns.
The District Medical Doctor examined both victims and subsequently pronounced dead.
The incident reportedly occurred while the vessel was moored at Half Moon Cay.
In a statement, Holland America said it was deeply saddened by this incident and that its “thoughts and prayers are with our team members’ families at this difficult time.”
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