15/09/2010

UK Tourists Hurt In Greek Catamaran Crash

At least 25 people, most of whom are believed to be British, are reported to have been injured in a catamaran crash on the Greek holiday island of Kos.

It is understood that the boat, the Aegean Cat, was travelling from the Turkish resort of Didim to Kos, when the crash happened.

More than 200 people were on board the vessel at the time, and it is believed that most of the passengers were from the UK.

None of those who were hurt in the crash are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the accident is being investigated, but the island's Deputy Mayor David Gerasklis told reporters that the craft may have suffered a mechanical failure.

(KMcA)

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