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Collision between two cargo ships on the Meuse near Den Bosch

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Two cargo ships collided on the Meuse near Den Bosch on Saturday morning in dense fog. Reports placed the collision near Bokhoven or Engelen.

A container ship struck a smaller cargo ship, which sustained substantial hull damage; the other vessel was reported to be less badly damaged. No injuries were reported. Both ships later moored in a branch of the Meuse, and the water police are investigating the cause.