Malfunctioning Ferry Ploughs Into Gondolas in Venice

Tourists' narrow escape after malfunctioning ferry ploughs into gondolas

Several people have escaped serious injury after a ferry rammed into two gondolas in Venice, causing tourists to fall into the water around a famous tourist site.The ferry, a regular service travelling to the city's airport and operated by Alilaguna, appeared to have suffered a mechanical fault, causing the driver to struggle to maintain control of the boat.As a result, the boat ran into two gondolas, one of which was parked and one which had se…

Malfunctioning ferry ploughs into gondolas in Venice

A ferry has ploughed into two gondolas in Venice, forcing nine people into the water who had to be rescued.

Horror moment ferry slams into Venice gondola throwing tourists into canal

THIS is the shocking moment a tour boat smashed into gondolas in Venice as tourists were sent tumbling into canal waters. The dramatic footage...

Malfunctioning Venice boat crashes into gondolas

Dramatic scenes unfolded on Venice’s iconic Grand Canal on Sunday, February 8, when a malfunctioning Alilaguna ferry ploughed into two gondolas, sending tourists and a gondolier tumbling into the chilly waters. Occuring near the Rialto Bridge, the public water transport vessel, operated by Alilaguna, a shuttle service connecting Venice to Marco Polo Airport, suffered a mechanical breakdown. Source