Investigation Underway After Ferry Crash in Nacka
A ferry crash in Nacka injures five and leads to a police investigation.
Key Points
- • A ferry with 150 passengers collided with a quay in Nacka.
- • Five individuals sustained minor injuries and received medical attention.
- • A criminal investigation has been initiated for negligence in maritime traffic.
- • The ferry had a previous unrelated incident in June.
A ferry carrying approximately 150 passengers crashed into a quay at Nacka Strand shortly after 11 AM on Wednesday, resulting in five people sustaining minor injuries. The injured individuals were immediately taken to the hospital for precautionary checks. In response to the incident, both the police and maritime police have begun an investigation to uncover the circumstances leading to the crash.
Ola Österling, a spokesperson for the Stockholm police, confirmed that the investigation is focused on determining how the accident occurred. Alongside the ongoing inquiry, authorities have launched a criminal investigation into potential negligence in maritime traffic and causing bodily harm.
Peter Henricson, a representative from the ferry company Strömma, indicated that a similar incident occurred in June, involving the ferry crashing into an outdoor restaurant; however, he made it clear that those two events are not related. Given the scale of the accident and the potential implications, the investigation will be closely watched as it unfolds.