Dramatic collision between two vessels on Welland Canal caught on tape

The Transportation Safety Board says they are investigating a collision between two ships on the Welland Canal

By News Staff

An investigation is underway following a dramatic crash between two vessels in the Welland Canal.

The incident occurred around 4 p.m. Saturday near Port Robinson when the dry bulk cargo ship Alanis, which was carrying windmill parts to Duluth, Minnesota, collided during a passing maneuver with the Florence Spirit, which was carrying coal on its way to Quebec.

A spokesperson with the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation says no one was injured and no cargo was spilled as a result of the crash.

The canal remains open and traffic on the canal was uninterrupted.

The Alanis is currently docked at Port Colborne while the Florence Spirit is docked in Thorold while an investigation attempts to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.

The Transportation Safety Board said on Sunday they are deploying an investigation team to the scene to look into the incident.

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