Overview
- A sand‑laden cargo vessel struck a known shoal at the Schleuse Kachlet on the Danube and suffered a hull breach.
- The 74‑year‑old captain steered the damaged ship into the nearest harbour to limit water ingress and stabilize the vessel.
- Fire brigade and Technisches Hilfswerk teams provisorily sealed the leak and responders later removed the remaining sand from the ship.
- Authorities reported no operational fuels leaked and laid an oil boom around the vessel to guard against contamination.
- Police and dpa put the material damage at about €20,000 and a formal damage inspection was scheduled with the water management office.