Minor injuries have been reported among five passengers of the passenger ferry SAONISOS after it collided with the pier of the port of Folegandros while mooring.
The vessel was prohibited from sailing until a full inspection of its technical condition was completed. According to the Greek Coast Guard, three crew members and two passengers were among the injured. They were all taken to Folegandros Hospital.
A northerly wind of force 7 to 8 on the Beaufort scale prevailed in the area, which was the cause of the incident. writes newsbeast.gr. The ship with 24 passengers, 29 crew members and 7 vehicles followed the route Syros-Paros-Naxos-Io-Sikinos-Folegandro-Thirasia, Thira, Anafi.
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