A gangway collapsed In the Norwegian Cruise Line

Gangway Collapses

This is a piece of very sad news for Norwegian Cruisers because a gangway collapsed on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship on Tuesday when it was stopped in Panama.

Reason

How many guests were injured, and what is the main reason for this accident? The cruise line didn’t say this clearly.

But Genevieve, a former senior BBC entertainment journalist, was on board at the time. She revealed on Twitter what was going on there.

I’m on the Norwegian Encore in Panama - a gangway from deck 6 to the pier 2 decks below has collapsed while passengers were walking on it.

5 ambulances, 3 police cars and military are present… pic.twitter.com/u1dki7igFh

— Genevieve (@JournoGenevieve) November 8, 2022

The gangway was very high and steep going from the pier to the ship, with no support underneath.
Pier workers have been quick to clear away the mangled wreckage. pic.twitter.com/vqVQF7acR3

— Genevieve (@JournoGenevieve) November 8, 2022

A 6th ambulance has arrived. Have so far seen 9 passengers taken away on stretchers or in wheelchairs with leg and arm injuries. #developing pic.twitter.com/bfhPLcE7OI

— Genevieve (@JournoGenevieve) November 8, 2022

Update: Norwegian Cruises has sent me a press statement: pic.twitter.com/GoLWw3TTgn

— Genevieve (@JournoGenevieve) November 9, 2022