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Ferry collides with crane in port and causes fire

A major incident in the port of Barcelona yesterday saw the ferry Excellent, carrying 414 passengers, collide with a container crane which as a result collapsed onto containers containing chemicals. A fire ensued but nobody on the dock or on board the ferry was injured. It is unknown why the ship lost control. Police say that strong winds were gusting and there was a considerable swell.

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