Bruges (Eurotoday): On 27 November at 3 p.m., a boat crashed into a bridge at the marina after losing steering control. Police and fire departments responded, closing part of the bridge for safety. No one was injured, and the boat was safely towed away. The bridge reopened quickly after the incident.
On 27 November around 3 p.m., local authorities, including the police and fire department, received an urgent report of a boating accident at the marina. A boat collided with a bridge after losing steering control due to a technical problem. The vessel drifted and stopped against the bridge, causing concern among witnesses. No injuries were reported, and the boat sustained only minor damage. Emergency services focused on securing the vessel and preventing any further issues.
How did the Bruges fire department safely manage the boat incident at the marina?
The fire department arrived at the scene and decided to close part of the bridge for safety. This was to keep people away and give emergency workers space to handle the situation. They redirected traffic and put up barriers to block access to the area. They mentioned that the bridge closure was temporary but important to keep everything safe while they worked.
To solve the problem, the fire department sent a special fire boat to remove the pleasure craft from the bridge. Emergency responders worked to secure the craft and ensure it was removed without causing more damage. Once the craft was safely towed to a secure location, the area was cleared, and the bridge reopened to traffic. It has been said that the quick teamwork of the police and fire department helped manage the situation efficiently, minimizing disruption to the marina and nearby areas.
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