Latest Ferry Boat Mishap on Santorini

Two passengers injured while disembarking from vessel at the island's port

Two passengers were injured on Sunday evening during their disembarkation from a ferry boat at the port of Santorini, in the latest incident involving a coastal shipping vessel amid the ongoing peak holiday season.

The vessel was identified as the Cypriot-flagged Champion Jet 1.

The coast guard headquarters on the popular south Aegean island later said a 35-year-old woman slipped as fell, resulting in a slight injury to her back, neck and left hand.

Another passenger, identified as a 53-year-man, in his attempt to assist her also fell, injuring his left leg.

Both individuals were transported to a local hospital.

Both the 32-year-0ld master of the vessel and his first mate, 37, were arrested by the coast guard on three violations of maritime regulations.

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