On April 9, a cargo vessel was involved in an allision with a barge, which suffered heavy damages.
What happened?
The vessel ‘Rodort 8’ was enroute on the Rhine-Herne canal when it was involved in an allision with the railway bridge in Wanne-Herne.
Master injured
The 60 year old master of the vessel suffered minor injuries during the allision and was taken to hospital for further treatment.
Barge wheel destroyed
The wheelhouse of the barge suffered heavy damages and its roof was completely torn off.
The unloaded vessel is currently being detained at the quay until further investigation and survey is completed.
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Source: WAZ
