THE maritime accident that killed three people and is still being investigated today near the Split Gate involves a passenger ship of a private domestic company with 118 passengers and a sailing yacht flying the French flag that sank with passengers on board, reports the Ministry of Sea, Transport and Infrastructure.
At the time of the accident, there were 118 passengers and 7 crew members on the passenger ship, while there were eight people on the sailboat, three of whom were fatally injured, while one person is still being sought.
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The remaining four people from the sunken French yacht have been pulled from the sea.
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The investigation is still ongoing, and the authorities are gathering statements from anyone who might help shed light on the circumstances of the accident that killed three people.
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Minister Butković has also responded.
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia and Minister of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure Oleg Butković expressed his condolences after a serious maritime accident in the area of Splitska vrata in which three citizens of the Czech Republic were killed, while one person is still being sought.
In a Facebook post, he said he received the news of the accident with particular sadness.
"It is with particular sadness that we have received news of a serious maritime accident in the area of the Split Gate, in which three citizens of the Czech Republic lost their lives, while one is still being sought", Butkovic wrote.
On behalf of the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure and on his own behalf, he expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, the Czech people and the Czech Minister of Transport.
"I express my sincere condolences to the families of the victims, to the entire Czech people and to the Minister of Transport of the Czech Republic, and I wish the injured a speedy recovery", he said.
Butković thanked all the services that from the first moment participated in the rescue and assistance to the victims.
"I would like to thank the port captain Željko Kušteri, all the officers of the Port Authority of Split, the National Centre for Coordination of Search and Rescue at Sea, the Directorate for Safety of Navigation, as well as the officers of the police, emergency medical services and other services who have been involved in rescuing and providing assistance to the victims from the first moment", Butković announced.
Plenkovic expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.
The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Andrej Plenkovic, today expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the three Czech citizens who died in the collision of a sailboat and a catamaran near the Split Gate, and also extended his condolences to the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš.
"Due to the serious maritime accident following the collision of a sailboat and a catamaran near Split Gate, in which three Czech citizens were killed, I express my sincere condolences to their families and to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš", wrote Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic on X.
He pointed out that all the relevant services reacted quickly and carried out an action to rescue the passengers from the sailboat, while an intensive search for one person is still continuing.
"We wish a speedy recovery to all the injured who are receiving medical care", Plenkovic said.
Shipwright: The smaller vessel had to avoid the catamaran
Forensic expert for maritime Damir Višić said that it is too early to draw conclusions to determine the cause of the serious maritime accident, as the authorities are still collecting data.
"A ship shorter than 20 meters has to avoid larger ships in the waterways and narrow channels. Why this happened, too little information has reached us. Maybe it was some technical malfunction", Višić told HRT.
He added that only the results of eyewitness testimony and investigations would reveal what led to the crash and whether technical problems or other factors contributed to the accident.
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A coast guard drone will be inspecting a sailing vessel that has sunk
The captain of the Port Authority in Split, Željko Kuštera, reported that a Croatian Navy coast guard drone will inspect a sailing vessel that sank after a collision with a catamaran on Sunday, when three of the eight people on the catamaran were killed and four minor injuries were transported to a Split hospital.
Emergency services have released details of the emergency response to the catamaran-sailboat collision.
Of the eight people aboard, three have died, four have been rescued from the sea, and the search for one person is still ongoing.
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Net.hrIndependentCenter2 days agoFree Dalmatia has published two video recordings taken shortly after a collision between a catamaran and a sailboat in Split Gate, where four people tragically lost their lives. One of the videos shows sails hanging over the deck of the sailboat, which could be a key detail in investigating the cause of the tragic collision. Another video shows a member of the sailboat crew floating in a bloodstain on the surface of the sea, accompanied by voices of shocked passengers from the catamaran. Due to the disturbing content, the second video from the catamaran was not published. The police have also
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without overtly biased language or selective sourcing. It reports on events objectively, including details from both the catamaran and sailboat perspectives, and does not appear to favor one side over the other.
Jutarnji listIndependentCenter3 days agoTwo video clips were released showing the moments after a collision between a catamaran and a sailboat in Split's Gate, resulting in four fatalities. One clip was filmed by a passenger on the catamaran and shows the sailboat's sails hanging over the deck, which could be an important detail in investigating the incident. Another clip exists but will not be published due to its disturbing content.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a tragic maritime accident without taking a political stance. It focuses on the release of video footage and mentions potential investigative details without editorializing or biased language.
N1 HrvatskaIndependentCenter3 days agoThe first officer of the catamaran 'Krilo Eclipse', involved in a collision with a sailboat near Split on June 14, was questioned by the Split County State Attorney's Office. His attorney, Zvjezdana Barić, stated that her client provided a detailed factual account of the incident and does not believe he caused the accident. She expects him to be released soon.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the statements of the defendant's attorney without overtly favoring either side. It reports on legal proceedings and quotes the defense's position neutrally, without apparent ideological framing or biased language.
Official sources cited
- statement Zvjezdana Barić
Telegram.hrIndependentCenter3 days agoThe first officer of the catamaran Krilo Eclipse, involved in a collision with a sailboat on June 14 that resulted in four deaths, has been brought in for questioning by the Split County State Prosecutor's Office. The officer claims he took all necessary measures to avoid the collision but asserts that the sailboat continuously changed course. Prosecutors allege that the officer failed to take appropriate action to prevent the crash, while reports indicate the sailboat was maneuvering slowly due to being under sail power.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the officer's account and the prosecutors' allegations without overtly favoring either side. It includes details from multiple sources and does not employ biased language or selective emphasis.
Official sources cited
- press release Dalmatinski portal
- press release Slobodna Dalmacija
tportalIndependentCenter3 days agoA maritime accident involving a catamaran and a sailboat near Split has led to an investigation. A first officer is under suspicion for potentially violating traffic safety regulations, which may have contributed to the deaths of four people. The catamaran was traveling at a speed of 32 knots, while the sailboat was moving much slower. The sailboat, flying a French flag with eight Czech citizens aboard, was sailing rather than using motor power and approached from the right side of the catamaran.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual details of a maritime incident without overtly favoring any political perspective. It reports on legal proceedings and technical aspects of the accident without evident ideological framing or biased language.
Official sources cited
- government Splitski Županijski sud
- press release Slobodna Dalmacija
Net.hrIndependentCenter7 days ago Catamarans are guarded by specialists, our cameras recorded the owner of the sunken sailboatThis article reports on an incident where a catamaran collided with a sailboat off the coast of Split, Croatia, resulting in three fatalities and one person missing. The victims were all Czech nationals.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward account of a maritime accident without apparent ideological framing, loaded language, or selective sourcing. It focuses on the event itself and does not take a stance on broader political issues.
Official sources cited
- government Incident Report
Index.hrIndependentCenter7 days agoA collision between a catamaran and a sailboat occurred near Šolta, resulting in three deaths and one missing person.
Bias read (Center): The subject is an accident involving boats with no political implications. The report is factual and does not show any ideological framing.
Net.hrIndependentCenter7 days ago A catamaran and a sailboat sank: The vessel sank, three people dead, search ongoing for one personA collision occurred between a catamaran and a sailboat, resulting in three deaths and one missing person. The maritime captain has been dispatched to the scene, and the circumstances of the accident are expected to be determined after an investigation.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a maritime accident with no political context or framing. It provides factual information without opinion or bias.
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