A tanker is on the ship within the afternoon Moselle collided with a bridge close to Cochem. The explanation for the accident remains to be unclear. According to police, the captain was taken to hospital with minor accidents. The tanker was empty.

It remains to be unclear how in depth the injury to the affected bridge pillar is. The evaluation of the injury by an skilled needed to be postponed till Sunday resulting from heavy fog and darkness, it stated police. The injury to the ship has not but been exactly recorded. The investigation into the accident was ongoing.

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