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Harmony of the Seas crew member dies in lifeboat drill accident

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The incident occurred while the world's largest cruise ship was docked at Marseile (File photo: Royal Caribbean)
A crew member aboard Harmony of the Seas died and four others were injured during a lifeboat drill Tuesday while the world's largest cruise ship was docked at Marseille.

Royal Caribbean expressed sadness over the incident but did not immediately provide further details.

A company spokeswoman told Seatrade Cruise News it's too early to tell if there will be any itinerary impact. Harmony of the Seas is scheduled to sail at 6 p.m. local time.

The incident follows the death of a Norwegian Cruise Line crewman during a lifeboat drill aboard Norwegian Breakaway in Bermuda in July. In that accident, three others were hospitalized with injuries.