The death toll from the ship tragedy now stands at six. «Euroferry Olympia», which was engulfed in flames a week ago, north of Corfu.
Today, the body of another man was found in the ship's second garage, where other drivers' bodies were also found.
There are now five people trapped, with investigations continuing since yesterday at the port of Platygialio in Astakos, Aitoloakarnania. Since this morning, efforts have been made to open the ship's ramp in order to begin removing the burned trucks and cars.
Today, the forensic examination of the bodies of four other men recovered from the ship's garage was completed, and according to the autopsy, The causes of death of the unfortunate drivers were carbon monoxide poisoning or burns.
In statements to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency, the head of the Patras Forensic Service, said that «yesterday and today, the forensic examination of the four bodies that were transported to Patras was completed, and it was determined that the cause of death was different for each body.».
As he explained, «some bodies were charred and others had burns.».
He also said, «One body was identified and received today for burial, while the other three are unidentifiable.».
