Magdeburg: River cruise ship hits Jerusalem Bridge
A river cruise ship has crashed into a pier of the Jerusalem Bridge in Magdeburg. The water police announced on Friday that there had been a technical problem when the ship cast off late on Thursday evening. No one was injured. The 82-metre-long ship sustained minor material damage in the accident on the Elbe and was able to continue its journey. There was no substantial damage to the bridge pier, it added.
The technical issue during the ship's departure might have been a factor in the unfortunate accident. Enhanced safety measures should be taken in the future for shipping in such narrow waterways to prevent similar incidents.
Source: www.dpa.com
