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| Harmony of the Seas accident: One person killed and four injured after accident on world's biggest cruise liner | |
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| A Harmony of the Seas crew member has died and four others have been injured after a lifeboat fell off the world’s biggest cruise ship. | A Harmony of the Seas crew member has died and four others have been injured after a lifeboat fell off the world’s biggest cruise ship. |
| The record-breaking ship, which is operated by Royal Caribbean, is docked in the French port of Marseille. | The record-breaking ship, which is operated by Royal Caribbean, is docked in the French port of Marseille. |
| One person is dead and four are injured, including two whose lives are in danger," a spokesman for the fire service told the AFP news agency. | One person is dead and four are injured, including two whose lives are in danger," a spokesman for the fire service told the AFP news agency. |
| Five crew were onboard the lifeboat taking part in a safety drill when it "became detached" from the ship. | Five crew were onboard the lifeboat taking part in a safety drill when it "became detached" from the ship. |
| A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean said in a statement: "We are sorry to share the sad news that a crew member aboard Harmony of the Seas has died of injuries suffered during a lifeboat drill conducted while docked at the port of Marseille, France. | A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean said in a statement: "We are sorry to share the sad news that a crew member aboard Harmony of the Seas has died of injuries suffered during a lifeboat drill conducted while docked at the port of Marseille, France. |
| "Four other crew members received medical treatment in the same incident. We are keeping our colleagues and their families in our thoughts and prayers." | "Four other crew members received medical treatment in the same incident. We are keeping our colleagues and their families in our thoughts and prayers." |
| The liner only had its maiden voyage on 29 May. | The liner only had its maiden voyage on 29 May. |
| Built by shipbuilders STX France, it is the widest ever cruise ship at a maximum of 66m across and is 50m longer than the Eiffel Tower at 362m. | Built by shipbuilders STX France, it is the widest ever cruise ship at a maximum of 66m across and is 50m longer than the Eiffel Tower at 362m. |
| Using its 16 decks, it can carry more than 6,700 passengers and 2,300 crew. | Using its 16 decks, it can carry more than 6,700 passengers and 2,300 crew. |
| The Independent has contacted STX France for comment. | The Independent has contacted STX France for comment. |