A cargo ship and a ferry collide in Amsterdam, reports NLTimes.
What happened?
A cargo vessel and a ferry collided on the IJ in Amsterdam around 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
The ferry with around 40 to 50 passengers on its way to Amsterdam Central Station was hit on the side by the freighter.
About the scene
Passenger on the ferry
Regional broadcaster, AT5, spoke to a passenger who was on the ferry.
34-year-old Jan Swienink said, “All of a sudden, the cargo ship comes sailing in. I looked at the deck, and everyone started screaming. A lot of people fell between the bikes. It was really intense.”
Witness from ashore
A witness who observed the accident from ashore told AT5 that a tour boat without lights was sailing in the area just before the collision.
“It could be that the skipper of the ferry was focused on it and that they, therefore, overlooked the cargo ship.”
Injury and damages reported
Four were injured and two of them were taken to the hospital.
According to a passenger, two people had head wounds. Other passengers on the vessel helped the victims. “Everyone was in shock and was shaking on their legs.”
Investigation triggered
Despite the damage, the boat managed to arrive at Amsterdam Central Station, where the victims were received.
Police are investigating whether a third ship may have been involved in the accident.
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Source: NLTimes
