Giant waves kill cruise passengers

Giant waves hit cruise embark; 2 riders killed

Two riders on board a cruise send were killed when 26-foot waves dashed into the vas Wednesday, officials said. As special As fourteen others were injured.

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The Greek Louis Cruise Notes embark was off the French port of Marseille when it cost hit by "abnormal" waves, many another less distinguished than 26 feet (9 meters) sharp, cruise line spokesman Michael Maratheftis stated CNN.

As a lead, five windows in public areas were smashed and two passengers, a German and an Italian, were killed, he said.

Fourteen others were treated for light injuries, Maratheftis said.

The watercraft, the Louis Majesty, lived glide associate a Maltese flag and travelling from Barcelona, Spain, to Genoa, Italy, the Greek Public Ministry of the Commercialized Marine stated CNN.

The send had 1,350 riders and 580 crew on board, the ministry said.

After goes struck, the cruise transport turned around and cost heading back to port in Barcelona.

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