At least one person is dead and four others are recovering in the hospital after a fire broke out on a cruise ship sailing towards Singapore.
At around 4 a.m. local time on Friday, Feb. 20, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) received reports of a fire on the Liberia-registered passenger vessel World Legacy, said the MPA in a news release. There were 271 passengers and 338 crew members onboard at the time of the incident, per a follow-up MPA news release.
Passengers were evacuated at HarbourFront Ferry Terminal as the crew brought the blaze under control. Singapore Civil Defence Force’s (SCDF) marine firefighters eventually extinguished the fire, which occurred in the lounge area on deck nine, The Straits Times reported, citing preliminary findings shared by the MPA.
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Paramedics and other emergency personnel provided medical treatment as needed. However, one person was pronounced dead at the scene and four others had to be rushed to the hospital for further treatment.
“The deceased crew member, an Indonesian national, has been transferred ashore,” said the MPA in a news release. “The relevant authorities are handling the necessary follow-up, and the Indonesian embassy in Singapore has been informed.
1 Dead and 4 Hospitalized After Cruise Ship Fire Breaks Out Mid-Voyage
