Breaking News: Cruise Liner Sinks in Antarctic After Collision with Iceberg

Over 150 Abandoned Ship

All Passengers and Crew Now Rescued

More than 150 people have been rescued from a sinking cruise liner that collided with an iceberg in the Antarctic Ocean. The MS Explorer, a small cruise ship with a history of safety violations, struck an iceberg early Friday morning, causing severe damage. The ship began to sink hours later, forcing all 154 passengers and crew to abandon ship.

The passengers and crew were evacuated to lifeboats and then transferred to a nearby research vessel. They were later flown to safety in Chile. No injuries have been reported.

The cause of the collision is under investigation. The MS Explorer had been scheduled to depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, on a 12-day cruise to Antarctica. The ship had a history of safety violations, including a 2016 incident in which it lost power and drifted for several days.

The sinking of the MS Explorer is a reminder of the dangers of travel in remote and icy waters. It is also a reminder of the importance of safety regulations and inspections for cruise ships.