Two people have been killed in a fire on a cruise liner operating on a popular route along Norway's coast, police said today.

Four people were reported missing but police could not confirm the figure.

Six people were taken to hospital, at least two with serious burns and smoke injuries.

The operator of the ship says three crew were among those in hospital.

Some of the crew were searching the ship to make sure all the 262 people on board have been evacuated.

The fire broke out in the engine room of the MS Nordlys at 9:20 am local time.

Officials said 106 passengers were taken off in lifeboats before the vessel docked at Alesund.

The remaining 156 people were being evacuated at the port.

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