Incident Involving Bulgarian River Cruise Ship on Danube River
A Bulgarian river cruise ship encountered a mishap on the Danube river in Austria, resulting in injuries to passengers.
Details of the Incident
- The incident occurred as the ship, carrying approximately 160 passengers, was en route from Bavaria, Germany to the Austrian city of Linz.
- Seventeen passengers sustained injuries when the vessel collided with a lock due to loss of steering control.
- Eleven of the injured individuals were taken to nearby hospitals, with the severity of their injuries yet to be determined.
- An additional six people suffered minor injuries during the incident.
Navigation Difficulties and Collision
Most passengers aboard the ship were from Germany. The vessel faced challenges navigating through narrow locks, experiencing a temporary loss of power to its electronic systems around 9:45 pm on Friday.
Collision and Aftermath
The ship became unsteerable after the power loss and collided with the concrete sides of the lock passage near Aschach, a region in Lower Bavaria, Germany.
Despite the collision, the vessel sustained only minor damages and was able to continue its journey to the next port.