Terrifying footage of cruise ship passengers being thrown around has emerged.
WARNING: some viewers may find this footage distressing
An estimated 1,300 passengers on board the Norwegian Viking Sky had to be rescued after the ships engine failed.
The vessel was stuck in stormy waters, with rescue helicopters only able to rescue 15 people per flight.
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Footage shows the ship rocking side to side as chairs and tables slide across a room packed with terrified tourists.
Parts of the ceiling can also be seen crashing down and debris is sent flying across the lounge.
So far, eight people are being treated in hospital.
Katherine is Executive Editor of News & Features for New Idea and a real-life specialist with 17 years of experience in Australia and the UK
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