Drama on the Danube: Passengers stuck on a boat, it is not known when they will get off
Due to the great floods in Europe, a passenger ship sailing on the Danube got stuck in Austria, reports B92.net.
The 110-meter-long ship, which can accommodate up to 140 passengers, was headed for Budapest, but was forced to anchor near Vienna due to heavy rain.
The ship, which left on Friday despite forecasts of torrential rain, has passengers from Switzerland.
"At that moment, even the experts whose expertise was in demand could not foresee that the Danube was not navigable in this area. The planned destination for the trip is Budapest, and at the moment it is very far," said Daniel Pauli-Kaufmann, managing director of "Thurgau Travel".
According to Pauli-Kaufman, local authorities decide when people can disembark.
The worst flooding in over 150 years in Vienna, Austria as the Danube River continues to rise.
Bridge piers resist forces from the water, remaining stable as the soil that supports the foundations scours away.
Maximum stress scenario in bridge design.
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According to the information of the passengers, it could happen only on Tuesday. However, more heavy rainfall is expected today, which may further delay the landing.
River cruise ships have been affected by the ongoing flooding in Europe.
