Investigation about the cause of accident was still ongoing and nobody can pinpoint reason of the mishap. The company has been flood by questions and followup calls from the family and relatives of those people onboard when the tragedy strikes on the middle of the night. Recently, a Korean couple gave a detailed statements about their struggle to survive the danger.
Helicopters came to rescue the surviving passengers as well tag and speed boats from the nearby island. However, search and rescue operation is now followed by news reporters for any possible sign of positive progress.
For more, here's the complete number of citizens onboard noted by Costa Cruises, the owner of Concordia vessel:
- Italians - 1,000
- Germans - 500
- French - 160
- Crew Members - 1,000
Environmentalist are now probably keeping an eye to the possible destructive forces as the consequence of this tragedy. No report of oil spills or bad chemicals has been given.
