River cruise ship "MS Thurgau Gold" back in operation after incident
A river cruise ship belonging to the Swiss travel company Thurgau Travel is back on the water following an incident. The "MS Thurgau Gold" had previously run aground on a sandbank and was unable to continue its journey.
The incident occurred during a scheduled trip. According to the company, which is based in Weinfelden, the ship remained stuck until appropriate measures were taken to return it to deeper water. No injuries were reported, and according to initial information, the ship did not sustain any serious damage.
The passengers on board were affected by the situation but were looked after safely. The company worked closely with local authorities to carry out the salvage of the ship as quickly as possible. Following its successful release, the ship was able to continue its journey.
Such incidents on rivers are rare but can occur due to changing water levels or currents. The shipping company is now investigating the exact sequence of events to prevent future problems of this kind. Regular operation of the ship resumed following an inspection.