Cargo Vessel Collides with Ferry on Hamburg's Elbe, Injuring 11

An unmanned barge struck a passenger ferry near the Köhlbrandbrücke, leaving one person critically injured and others with minor injuries.

The collision occurred at approximately 6:43 AM in dense fog near Hamburg's Köhlbrandbrücke, involving a detached barge and the passenger ferry 'Övelgönne.'
Eleven people sustained injuries, including one individual in critical condition with a head injury; the remaining injuries were minor.
The ferry, part of Hamburg's public transport network, suffered significant damage, including shattered windows and a torn side above the waterline, but remains afloat and secure.
Approximately 25 people were on board during the incident, with firefighters providing assistance and distributing blankets to wet and shocked passengers.
The cause of the barge's detachment and subsequent collision is under investigation by the water police, with weather conditions likely contributing to the accident.