Kiel Canal - Accident with battery-powered trolley causes problems in canal lock
An accident involving a material transport vehicle has caused problems on the Kiel Canal in Kiel. The so-called battery car was hit by a lock gate during the opening process at around 2.50 p.m. on Christmas Day, as the police reported on Tuesday. The vehicle became wedged in the process. No one was injured. Several media outlets had reported earlier.
The lock gate was reportedly stopped immediately, but could not be operated for several hours afterwards. At around 8.30 p.m., emergency crews used a crane to recover the vehicle to supply the ships in the lock. By then, three ships were stuck in the lock chamber and were only able to enter the Kiel Canal and continue their journey after a significant delay.
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- The accident on Christmas Day disrupted the usual shipping traffic in the north-east sea canal in Schleswig-Holstein, as a ship was unable to pass through the lock due to the incident involving a battery-powered trolley and a lock gate.
- The accident on December 25 resulted in the keel of a ship becoming damaged, as it was stuck in the lock chamber for several hours due to the vehicle being recovered using a crane.
- Despite the incident, shipping companies operating in the Kiel Canal managed to continue their operations, albeit with significant delays, as the vehicles used for material transport are vital for the smooth operation of the canal.
- The accident on Christmas Day serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with operating busy shipping channels, especially during peak seasons like the winter holidays, and the importance of proper safety procedures and regular maintenance of the infrastructure.
Source: www.stern.de
