Ozetta
Dutch news, in your languageFriday, 25 September 2026No. 17,437

Infrastructure

Cargo Ship Threatens to Sink After Colliding with Bridge

112Brabant25 September · 11:0129 min ago

A cargo ship collided with the Amertakbrug bridge in Geertruidenberg on Friday morning, causing it to take on water and risk sinking. Emergency services, including the fire department, police, and Rijkswaterstaat, responded immediately. The vessel was towed to the nearest mooring point to prevent sinking while authorities investigated the damage to both the ship and the bridge. No injuries have been reported so far. Officials are currently assessing the extent of the structural damage and the situation surrounding the accident.

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