Six people rescued from river after two boats collide in Rotterdam

Six individuals have been rescued within the Dutch metropolis of Rotterdam after two boats collided on the Nieuwe Maas river.

The incident occurred close to the town's well-known Erasmus Bridge and concerned a big sightseeing boat and a water taxi.

Photographs on social media confirmed the 2 vessels colliding side-on earlier than the smaller boat was compelled beneath the water and sank.

"Six individuals have been rescued from the water up to now," officers mentioned in a assertion after launching a large-scale rescue operation.

It was later confirmed that every one six individuals on the smaller boat had been rescued and brought to hospital for commentary.

"On the time of the collision, there have been six individuals on the ship," the emergency companies mentioned. "There have been 5 adults -- together with the boat's captain -- and one youngster. There is no such thing as a query of lacking individuals."

"There are lots of different individuals who noticed the collision occur," the assertion added. "Further consideration is being paid to them and aftercare is being organized."

An investigation into the incident is underway and the delivery route stays blocked.