About 30 people were injured after a passenger ferry hit the quay in the port of Naples. The ship was traveling from the island of Capri. It is believed that the cause of the accident was a sudden gust of wind.
The Isola di Procida ferry departed from the island of Capri off the west coast of Italy for Naples shortly after 9 a.m. The cruise lasted about an hour.
There were several hundred passengers on board the ship, including many foreign tourists.
According to local media, the accident occurred during mooring. Everything indicates that the collision was caused by violent and gusty winds.
Passenger ship hit the quay, about 30 injured
When the vessel reached the port, almost everyone was standing on the deck and they fell due to hitting the quay. About 30 people were injured.
The injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals. Most of them had only minor injuries, while the condition of one was said to be more serious.
The Naples Port Authority and Coast Guard have launched an investigation into the accident. They said they would investigate a possible mechanical failure of the vessel, human error or a sudden change in weather and sea conditions during the docking maneuver.
The Italian island, extremely popular among tourists, which recently hosted the heads of diplomacy of the G7 countries, is located 28 kilometers from Naples.
PAP, The Maritime Executive
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