(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 20 - A fire has started in the engine room
of a ferry leaving the port of Piombino in southern Tuscany and
the ship is being evacuated, sources said Tuesday.
From what has been learnt, there are about 300 people on board.
The Coast Guard and fire brigade are operating on the scene.
(ANSA).
Fire starts on Piombino ferry, evacuation in progress
Flames in engine room, about 300 people on board