A Swiss-based cruise ship was involved in a collision with a small motorboat on the Danube, resulting in two deaths and five people missing. The incident occurred when a man with a head wound was found near Budapest, prompting a search that uncovered a man’s body downstream and a woman’s body near a bridge. The captain of the cruise ship, a Czech citizen, was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop and render aid after the accident.
Police suspect that the captain did not inform his crew or follow rescue protocol after the collision. The search for the missing individuals, all on the motorboat, including an 18-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, continued as witnesses were interviewed. The cruise ship showed signs of damage on its bow and was moored in a nearby town, with passengers unaware of the incident at the time.
The investigation into the collision involving the cruise ship and the motorboat on the Danube in Hungary has led to the arrest of the ship’s captain. The tragic incident resulted in two deaths and five individuals missing, with the captain facing suspicions of not taking appropriate action to aid those affected. Authorities continue to search for the missing individuals as they gather witness statements and examine the damaged ships in search of further evidence.
