At least 11 missing as fire tears through packed ferry off Greece

Athens — At least 11 people were reported missing on Friday as fire crews raced to put out a blaze on an Italian-flagged ferry sailing through the Ionian Sea. Nearly a dozen people sustained minor injuries as hundreds were rescued from the burning vessel, Greek officials said.

A Bulgarian and a Turkish truck driver were trapped on the Euroferry Olympia, with a Super Puma helicopter sent to pick them up, the Greek coastguard said.

Greek coastguard officials said 278 people had been rescued, including a migrant whose presence raised fears for more unaccounted-for people on board. Migrant stowaways frequently sneak onto ferries between Greece and Italy.