Ship collides with lock gate on the Moselle – three injured!

Ship collides with lock gate on the Moselle – three injured!

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, a serious incident occurred on the Moselle when a passenger cabin ship crashed into a lock gate of the lock in Sankt Aldegund. A total of three people were injured in the accident, while the lock gate, which was heavily damaged in the collision, temporarily halted operations at the lock.

The collision took place in the afternoon when the ship was about to enter the lock. However, thanks to its own propulsion power, the vehicle was able to reverse after the collision and is currently safely in front of the lock Süddeutsche.de reported.

Course of the accident and consequences

The exact circumstances of the accident are still unclear and are being investigated by the responsible authorities. An expert was appointed on Thursday to assess the extent of the damage to the lock gate. Loud Tagesschau.de One of the injured people needed medical attention due to the high weather-related temperatures.

The impact of the incident on shipping traffic on the Moselle cannot yet be estimated. The lock in Sankt Aldegund will not be operational until further notice, which could lead to significant traffic disruptions on the waterway.

Comparison to previous incidents

It is not the first time that similar incidents have occurred on the Moselle. An accident occurred at the Müden lock in December 2024 when a freighter with an activated autopilot drove into the lock without braking. These repeated incidents raise questions about safety and shipping conditions on the Moselle.

Determining the cause of the accident and accurately assessing the damage will now be crucial in order to clarify the further course of shipping traffic on this important waterway.