Five people have been killed after a lifeboat fell from a cruiseliner and capsized in the sea, trapping its victims in the Canary Islands.
It happened during a safety drill this afternoon while the vessel was docked at the pier of the port of Santa Cruz in La Palma.
Those killed during the exercise were all reported to be crew, including three Indonesians, a Filipino and a man from Ghana.
A further three suffered injuries - two Greek nationals and a Filipino - and received treatment at a hospital on the holiday island, west of Tenerife.
Thomson Cruises issued a statement, saying it was "aware of an incident involving the ship's crew on board Thomson Majesty".
"We are working closely with the ship owners and managers, Louis Cruises, to determine exactly what has happened and provide assistance to those affected by the incident," the statement added.
Spanish national broadcaster RTVE said the lifeboat fell while staff were conducting an evacuation drill on the cruise ship.
Television images showed a small, white two-hulled lifeboat capsized beside the ship.
Officials have not confirmed if there were any passengers on board the cruiseliner at the time.
However, one passenger, who did not wish to be named, told Sky News that passengers were being asked to stay off the deck.
He said the lifeboat was still in the sea, and that he had seen two bodies pulled from the water.
The 40,000-tonne cruise ship was due to sail to Funchal, the capital of Madeira, at 3pm, but is now being held in the dock.
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