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Adler Express

Adler Express

Photo: shz.de
Photo: shz.de

The 42 meter long passenger ferry Adler Express allided with a quay at Wittdün, Germany.  The ferry had departed from Strucklahnungshörn upon Nordstrand and was making a routine stop when it suffered engine failure.   The Adler Express was unable to reverse its engines in time before the ferry struck the quay at a speed of 8 knots.  Many passengers were thrown off the feet. Reports state 27 passengers were injured with 6 listed as severely injured.  Most of the passengers were standing on deck waiting to disembark when the vessel struck the quay.  Multiple authorities dispatched vessels, helicopters and ambulances to the scene.  Those severely injured were flown to hospitals on the mainland.  The ferry suffered significant bow damage which has been estimated to be over 20.000 € .  Officials have launched an investigation into the incident.

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Eilun

Eilun

The 25 meter long passenger ship Eilun allided with a quay on Amrum island at Wittdün, Germany.  The vessel had suffered a technical failure as it was entering port.   On board were 120 children with 30 suffering injuries when thrown onto the deck from the impact.  Fifteen were taken to the mainland by lifeboat or by helicopter to hospital for treatment.

More photos at ndr.de

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