Four rescue helicopters are evacuating people from a cruise ship which has got into trouble in rough seas off the coast of Norway.
The Viking Sky sent out a mayday call after it developed engine trouble about a mile from land, with 13-hundred people on board.
Emergency services say it will take a very long time if they have to remove everyone by helicopter, and other boats are being sent to the area to help.
A reception centre is also being set up on shore to accomodate the evacuees.
image: Frank Einar Vatne via REUTERS
