Cruise ship explosion in Portland injures crew member, prompts evacuations
TL;DR
A crew member was burned following an explosion in the engine room of the Ocean Navigator cruise ship in Portland. All passengers and crewmembers were safely evacuated, and the fire was extinguished by Portland firefighters and the ship's fire brigade. The injured crew member was taken to Maine Medical Center, and the U.S. Coast Guard is assessing the ship's seaworthiness. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation.
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