Bulgarian Cruiser With 160 Onboard Crashes Into Wall On Danube In Austria

A Bulgarian cruise ship carrying 160 passengers from Bavaria, Germany, to Linz, Austria, collided with a concrete wall in a Danube sluice in Aschach an der Donau.

31 March 2024 · 17:09 UTC

The incident, occurring overnight, resulted in 11 people being hospitalized. Despite the accident, the ship was able to proceed with its journey.

The severity of the injuries remains unclear, with local reports indicating an additional six passengers sustained minor injuries that didn't necessitate hospital care.