Two passengers including child, seven, evacuated from Royal Caribbean cruise ship after falling ‘critically’ ill

A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD child is among two passengers who fell ill on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship and were evacuated for urgent medical care in the Bahamas. The two were rushed off the vessel in “critical condition” while sailing for Cape Liberty, New Jersey. Royal Caribbean ship Allure of the Seas is seen in Nassau, Bahamas on April 29, 2019 Credit: AFP The Oasis of the Seas has now been delayed by eight hours as a result of the double emergency. Their conditions and the nature of their illnesses have not been disclosed. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! A letter delivered to guests onboard the ship, which has since been shared on Facebook, confirmed the reason for the delay, Cruise Hive reported. It is also still unclear whether the emergencies were related. The Sun has contacted the Royal Caribbean for a comment. Comment now