Vessel carrying 61 people collides with workboat.

Emden encounters a situation. - Vessel carrying 61 people collides with workboat.

A cruise ship survived a collision with an abandoned work vessel in the Outer Harbor of Emden today. The incident happened while the ship was being docked for reasons yet to be determined, police said. Fortunately, the 61 passengers all escaped injury. The tourist vessel sustained damages about two meters above the waterline, necessitating repairs before it could depart. Investigation into what caused the accident is ongoing.

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