At Least 3 Dead And Dozens Missing In Italy Cruise Ship Accident

Cruise Ship in Italy Coast

Divers search for survivors and passengers tell of pandemonium and being abandoned by the crew after a luxury cruise liner was ripped open by submerged rocks off Italy's west coast.Divers scoured the water for survivors and passengers told of Titanic-style pandemonium and being abandoned by crew members Saturday after a luxury cruise liner was ripped open by rocks off the Italian coast.

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