More than three days after the tragedy, it is still unknown the exact number of victims aboard the Norman Atlantic. The official death toll is at least 13 deaths, the number of missing is still unknown. The presence of illegal immigrants on board was established. According to the prosecutor in charge of the investigation in Italy, many migrants were hidden in trucks on board the ferry. And it is precisely in the lower bridge has started the fire.
For more information, investigators must wait for the ferry to be towed to the Italian port of Brindisi. Delayed operation due to bad weather. On Wednesday he was still at sea in the Strait of Otranto.
The rescue operation ended Monday night but dozens of people waited more than 24 hours before returning to the mainland. Now most of the 427 survivors were reunited with their families. Their testimony will also be essential to the investigation.
Already, many have denounced the lack of warning and instructions from the crew. This is the case of the German passenger Timo Berndt. "I think most of those who died are those who have thrown overboard during the first hour of the fire. There was no information and no help, "he said.
The commander of the Atlantic Norman, Argilio Giacomazzi, was questioned by investigators. He said he fully complied with the safety procedures, including not having raised the alarm once established the danger posed by the fire.
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