Ferry crash in Hamburg, Germany injures 11; one critical
In the port of Hamburg, a ferry collided with a barge, resulting in 11 people being injured. One person is in a life-threatening condition.
On Monday morning, a serious accident occurred in the port of Hamburg. A cruise ferry collided with a barge on the Elbe River, causing part of the ship's side to break off.
Germany: Ferry accident, several injured
As a result of this incident, 11 people were injured, and one of them sustained life-threatening injuries.
The collision occurred around 12:43 a.m. near the Köhlbrand Bridge in southwestern Hamburg. Despite severe damage, the ferry reached the dock. German water police are investigating the cause of the accident.
Hamburg is the largest seaport in Germany and one of the busiest in Europe. It is located on the Elbe River, about 62 miles from its mouth into the North Sea.
