Collision on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal
Two inland tankers collided on the Scheldt-Rhine Canal between Ossendrecht and Bath. One tanker, 110 meter long with 1,000 tons of gas oil, struck head-on with another tanker, 96 meters long with 2,400 tons of fuel oil. Both tankers suffered significant damage, but there were no leaks on either vessel. The master of one tanker suffered a head wound and was taken to hospital. The Water Police is conducting an investigation into the incident.
