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Night of chaos as Costa Concordia runs aground off Italy
The Costa Concordia struck a reef off Giglio island and capsized on its side, injuring many and killing at least three. Survivors describe a frantic retreat as passengers fled through darkened corridors and attempted rescue, while investigators question crew actions and the captain’s decisions.
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Porto Santo Stefano
Italy
Costa Concordia
Giglio
Mike van Dijk
Pretoria
South Africa
van Dijk
Costa Crociera , Spa
U.S
Schettino
Bruno Leporatti
France
Tomas Alberto Costilla Mendoza
Peru
Prato
Vincenzo Bernardo
Associated Press
Valerie Ananias
Los Angeles
Coast Guard
Francesco Paolillo
Concordia
Civitavecchia
Savona
Paolillo
Tuscany
Italian Coast Guard