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Day: April 30, 2013

Taurus

Taurus

Photo: noz.de
Photo: noz.de

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Taurus allided with a bridge on the Osnabruck Canal near Wallenhorst, Germany.  The master of the vessel had not lowered the wheelhouse enough to pass underneath the bridge.   The Taurus suffered damage to its wheelhouse while the bridge had several cables damage.  No reports of injuires or pollution released.  The water police detained the vessel while an investigation continues.


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