Sagging of a barge, middensluis lock in IJmuiden
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On 5 July 2004 at approximately 10:45 am, a new barge folded in half lengthwise and partially sunk in the Middensluis lock of IJmuiden. The new vessel had been delivered on 9 June 2004 and was carrying out its third trip with a load. During this serious accident, everyone on board was able to escape without injury. The lock, however, was closed for a longer period.
Sagging of a barge, middensluis lock in IJmuiden
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