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The tour boat/launch Ruth allided with the lock wall at Ellerholzbrucke Lock in Hamburg, Germany.    The Ruth was proceeding into the lock when the motor’s throttle stuck sending the vessel full speed into the lock.   Twelve people were injured as they were thrown from their seats with most receiving bruises and abrasions.   Local EMS responded and the injured passengers were sent to hospital as a precaution.  A local fire boat arrived on scene and took the Ruth under tow to a nearby dock.   No reports of pollution being released.   The water police are conducting an investigation into the incident.