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Three sick people on board Hondius evacuated Wednesday morning

Three sick people on board Hondius evacuated Wednesday morning

Three sick passengers from the cruise ship Hondius, currently located off the coast of Cape Verde, are scheduled for evacuation on Wednesday morning. The cruise company OceanWide announced the operation, noting the three-hour time difference between Cape Verde and the Netherlands.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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