According to the AFP out of Rome, the Captain of the Costa Concordia was arrested and is being questioned regarding shipwreck, disaster and manslaughter. The Italian media has also indicated that another member of the ship's crew has been arrested as well.
Witnesses claim that the evacuation did not occur until two hours after the initial accident, that they received little information and that they were lied to with regards to what had actually taken place.
The captain was questioned for several hours on Saturday, and has stated that the ship struck a rock not indicated on the navigational maps. In an interview, the captain said "As we were sailing to cruising speed, collided with a rock. According to the chart, he should have been enough water under us."
We will keep you updated as the story continues to unfold.
Witnesses claim that the evacuation did not occur until two hours after the initial accident, that they received little information and that they were lied to with regards to what had actually taken place.
The captain was questioned for several hours on Saturday, and has stated that the ship struck a rock not indicated on the navigational maps. In an interview, the captain said "As we were sailing to cruising speed, collided with a rock. According to the chart, he should have been enough water under us."
We will keep you updated as the story continues to unfold.
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