Maritime collision occurred, leaving no casualties behind
On the morning of August 27, a collision occurred between a tank motor ship and a cargo motor ship on the Rhine river at Wesseling (Rhein kilometer 671). The incident took place near Duisburg and Köln-Godorf.
Authorities in Duisburg are conducting the investigation into the collision. The Press Office of Polizei Duisburg is the point of contact for media inquiries related to the investigation. Journalists with inquiries can contact the Press Office at the following numbers: 0203 280 -1041, -1045, -1046, -1047, and 0203 2800. Outside of office hours, inquiries should be directed to the main number of Polizei Duisburg, 0203 2800. Emails should be sent to [email protected].
The fax number for the Press Office of Polizei Duisburg is 0203 280 1049. The website for Polizei Duisburg is https://duisburg.polizei.nrw.
Both ships involved in the collision sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported in the collision. The exact nature of the cargo on the cargo motor ship remains unspecified in the article. The cargo ship was temporarily prevented from continuing its journey due to the damage.
Officers from the Bonn Water Police Station attended the scene of the collision. The investigation into the cause of the accident on the Rhine at Wesseling (Rhein kilometer 671) is ongoing. The investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, and no further updates have been provided regarding the progress of the investigation.
The tank motor ship was secured after the collision. The Federal Bureau of Maritime Casualty Investigation (Bundesstelle für Seeunfalluntersuchung) is responsible for investigating the cause of the ship accident on the Rhine near Wesseling on August 27, 2020.
The collision occurred early in the morning. The tank motor ship and the cargo motor ship are being investigated to determine the cause of the collision and any potential factors that may have contributed to the incident. The public is encouraged to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
