At Least 3 Dead as Cargo Ship Hits Genoa Control Tower

World | May 8, 2013, Wednesday // 10:31
Bulgaria: At Least 3 Dead as Cargo Ship Hits Genoa Control Tower Photo by EPA/BGNES

A cargo ship has slammed into a control tower in the Italian port of Genoa, killing at least three people, according to international media.

One of the victims was thought to be a woman in her 30s, while the other two were male.

Four people were taken to hospital and at least six others were missing, Euronews informs. It is believed some may have been trapped in the tower’s lift.

Part of the tower is said to have crashed into the water when it was hit by the Jolly Nero container ship.

The cause of the crash - whether human error or mechanical fault - has not yet been confirmed. Genoa's prosecutor is investigating the incident.

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