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Remains of burned-out ferry docked and black box recovered

The charred remains of a ferry which caught fire in the Adriatic Sea, killing at least 11 people, have been brought in to harbour in Italy.

Prosecutors have now recovered the ship's black box and will examine its contents.

Italy's Coast Guard said 477 people were rescued and 11 people have been confirmed dead. An unknown number of people are still unaccounted for.

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Italian Prime Miniser promises answers after ferry fire

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi has commended the emergency workers who came to the rescue of passengers after a ferry caught fire between the coasts of Italy and Greece.

He also promised that the investigation into the accident which killed at least 10 people.

We stand together with our thoughts, prayers, and solidarity for all the families of the victims and everything that went on the Norman Atlantic boat. Our prayers also go to the Turkish sailors who died at the Ravenna coast. For everything that happened there the prosecution will find out the cause ... For all those who intervened there were moments of heroism as 400 lives were saved in rough weather and under circumstances where it was impossible to put down the fire.

– Prime Minister Matteo Renzi

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