River tug towing barges crashes into moored boats

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One ship sinks, person injured

PUBLISHED: 4 Dec 2024 at 15: 59

A tug pulling loaded barges crashes into boats moored near Krungthep bridge on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on Wednesday, sinking one and injuring a woman.(Photo: FM91 Trafficpro)
On Wednesday, a push pulling loaded barges hits boats moored near the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, sinking one and injuring another. ( Photo: FM91 Trafficpro )

On Wednesday, a speedboat pulling heavily loaded barges struck six placed visit boats, sinking one of them and injuring a woman in Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. &nbsp,

Just before 11am, according to the Rama 199 television center, the accident took place close to the Krungthep Bridge in the Bang Kholaem area. Sand was being loaded onto the ships. &nbsp,

Save groups, including rescuers, were rushed to the creek. &nbsp,

According to reports, the tug commander reportedly lost control of the strong current, veering off course and clashing with visit boats moored close to the bridge. &nbsp,

Six of the moored ships were damaged. One, a 40-seater, sank. An injured&nbsp, person with a swelling on her mind was taken to clinic, reports said.

The Marine Department and authorities were investigating. &nbsp,