Dramatic footage in Germany: Cruise ship collides with cargo ships

A massive cruise ship carrying over 3,300 passengers and crew collided with two container ships at the port of Bremerhaven in northern Germany, after a strong gust of wind pushed it off course. No one was injured, but the ships sustained heavy damage and the voyage to the Canary Islands was canceled.

The giant cruise ship 'Mein Schiff 3', operated by TUI Cruises, collided with two container ships at the port of Bremerhaven in northern Germany after a strong gust of wind pushed it off course. On board were 2,428 passengers and 922 crew members. The accident occurred yesterday evening, shortly after the ship set sail for the Canary Islands. Footage released by the German news agency dpa shows the ship approaching one of the container ships until it hits its side. Despite the force of the collision, no one was injured. German police reported that one container ship was heavily damaged, while the other sustained minor damage. The cruise ship also suffered significant damage. Following the accident, TUI Cruises canceled the voyage to the Canary Islands, and passengers were asked to return home.