Two vessels crashed, leaving everyone unscathed.
On August 27, at 4:50 AM, a collision between a tank motor ship and a cargo motor ship occurred on the Rhine river at Wesseling (Rhein kilometer 671). The exact location of the incident was near Duisburg and Köln-Godorf.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the collision. However, both ships sustained significant damage and the cargo ship was temporarily prevented from continuing its journey due to the damage. The tank motor ship was secured after the collision.
An investigation into the cause of the accident is being conducted by officers from the Bonn Water Police Station. The details of the police officer leading the investigation are not publicly available at this time.
For those with further questions, the Press Office of Police Duisburg can be contacted at the following numbers: 0203 280 -1041, -1045, -1046, -1047, and 0203 280 1049. Emails can be sent to [email protected], and fax inquiries can be sent to 0203 280 1049. For inquiries outside of office hours, contact Police Duisburg at 0203 2800.
The official website of Police Duisburg is https://duisburg.polizei.nrw for more information. The investigation into the cause of the collision is still ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
