Emergencies - Several injured in fire on passenger ship
At least six people were injured in a fire on a passenger ship in Cologne on Friday. They were taken to hospital with suspected smoke inhalation as a precautionary measure, said a spokesperson for the water police in Duisburg. According to previous investigations, a technical defect in the engine room had caused a smouldering fire. This caused a lot of smoke to develop. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire quickly.
According to the Cologne police, there were around 150 passengers on board the passenger ship. The ship was lying on the shore when the fire broke out.
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- The fire department in Duisburg, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, was notified about the smoke-filled ship and promptly responded.
- Medical staff at hospitals in Cologne treated the six individuals affected by flue gas poisoning from the ship's fire, taking extra precautions due to the nature of their injuries.
- Authorities in Duisburg are investigating the incident, focusing on the possible role of a technical failure in the engine room as the cause of the fires on passenger ships, not just in Cologne, but also in other areas of North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Shipping regulations will be reviewed in response to the incident, with a specific emphasis on preventing fire-related emergencies and ensuring adequate safety measures and evacuation plans on passenger vessels bound for destinations like Cologne and other cities along the Rhine.
Source: www.stern.de
