Nearly a day after a large construction crane fell onto Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, it appears eight people were injured as a result of the accident.
The Bahamas Tribune reports eight persons were taken to hospital. Five were injured, and three were brought in as “non-fatal drowning” patients.
The accident occurred as maintenance work was underway on Oasis of the Seas. While the exact damage inflicted to the ship is still unknown, Oasis of the Seas can be seen listing on its port side. Royal Caribbean is said to be assessing the vessel’s damage.
In a statement released by Royal Caribbean International yesterday evening, the company also confirmed that eight people were injured and none of the injuries were life threatening.
“As always, the safety and security of our people remain our top priority at Royal Caribbean, and we are actively monitoring the situation,” the statement read.
Matt Hochberg
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