One of the occupants of Norman Atlantic killed, According to an announcement by the Greek Ministry of Marine and as confirmed by the representative of the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, a man has died in an attempt to get to the lifeboat. The news first reported the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.

Information about the deceased confirmed Admiral Giovanni Petorino, who is in charge of operations of the Italian coastguard. According to the Italian agency Ansa, the man lost his life the moment that he left the ship.

His body was transferred to Brindisi while his identity remains unknown.

Meanwhile, the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, has returned to the Palazzo Kitzi from Florence that he previously visited in order to follow closely the rescue operation.

At the same time, it is said that there are two wounded, including a passenger and a member of the Navy.