Crime & Safety
Cruise Ship Hits Gangway at Baltimore Pier
Three vehicles were damaged, according to report. No injuries. Ship will set sail later Sunday with limited damage.
BALTIMORE, MD — A cruise ship crashed into a gangway Sunday morning, causing the gangway to fall and damage three cars underneath, according to a statement by Carnival to WBAL editor Mia Rosas.
The gangway was not in use and the cars were empty. There were no reported injuries.
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The Carnival Pride is still expected to sail this afternoon, according to the statement.
"Damage to the ship is minor and is limited to a small mooring deck platform on the starboard side," according to the statement.
Cruise ship crashes into Baltimore pier https://t.co/UYLNw3BnBZ pic.twitter.com/M42GmvQTRL
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Passengers will exit and enter the ship using a crew gangway at pier level on Sunday.
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