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.
The 67 meter long self-propelled barge Heike W caught fire on the Osnabrück Canal while at Osnabrück, Germany. The fire started in the engine room when a diesel generator overheated. The crew was able to extinguish the blaze with the local fire brigade assisting. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Damage was reported to be an estimated 100.000 € including a replacement generator. The water police has launched an investigation into the incident.
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