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Cargo Ship Leak Halts Main–Danube Canal in Fürth

Officials are reviewing on-site repairs following containment of the flooding.

Overview

  • More than 100 emergency personnel responded to the Fürth harbor, including DLRG, Wasserwacht, fire services and police.
  • A watertight bulkhead was sealed, confining water to the forward compartment and lowering the risk of sinking.
  • No injuries were reported, no hazardous substances were detected and an oil boom was deployed as a precaution.
  • Fire-service divers conducted underwater inspections as crews assessed temporary patching for the vessel reported as the Johanna.
  • Investigators are examining possible ice-floe damage as an unconfirmed cause, and the timeline to reopen the canal remains unknown.