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Cruise Ship Collides with Tourist Boat in Venice

Several People Injured in Crash

A cruise ship collided with a tourist boat on one of Venice's busiest waterways, injuring several people.

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, June 2, as the Costa Deliziosa luxury cruise ship was pulling into the Giudecca Canal. The ship reportedly lost control and crashed into a smaller tourist boat, causing it to capsize and injuring at least five people.

The injured were taken to local hospitals, but none of their injuries are believed to be life-threatening. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

The crash has raised concerns about the safety of cruise ships in Venice. In 2019, a cruise ship crashed into a dock in the city, injuring four people. And in 2018, a cruise ship ran aground near the city, causing significant damage to the ship and the surrounding environment.

The incident is likely to renew calls for stricter regulations on cruise ships in Venice. The city has already taken steps to limit the size and number of cruise ships that can enter the city, but some critics say that more needs to be done to protect the city's fragile ecosystem.

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