Greece: 2 trapped in burning ferry, 11 others missing
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Greek authorities say firefighters and rescue specialists are racing to try and free two truck drivers stranded inside a burning ferry off western Greece, while 11 others have been reported missing
ATHENS, Greece -- Greek authorities say firefighters and rescue specialists are racing to try and free two truck drivers stranded inside a burning ferry off western Greece, while 11 others have been reported missing.
The coast guard said Friday 278 passengers and crew had been rescued from a fire that engulfed the Italy-bound ferry Euroferry Olympia with 291 people on board near the Greek island of Corfu.
Officials said two truck drivers were stranded on the burning vessel awaiting a helicopter rescue that required assistance from Fire Department special forces due to the thick smoke that continued to billow out of the vessel.
The rescued passengers were transported to Corfu where 10 people were hospitalized. None were in serious condition and most had breathing difficulties.
