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Coast Guard vessel collides with ferry in Grisslehamn

Key Points
  • A Coast Guard vessel hit a stationary ferry in Grisslehamn with no injuries reported.
  • The ferry operator canceled two departures, and the cause of the collision is under investigation.
  • A witness reported the Coast Guard vessel was at full speed and sustained hull damage, but this is unconfirmed.

m. on March 4, 2026. No injuries were reported, according to the Coast Guard and ferry operator Eckerölinjen.

m. m. due to the accident.

The Coast Guard vessel is awaiting a tugboat before it can dock. The cause of the collision is reportedly unknown, and the Coast Guard stated it needs to investigate how it happened. A witness claimed the Coast Guard vessel was at full speed and hit the dock, causing a large hole in its hull, but this has not been officially confirmed.

SVT Stockholm is seeking comment from the Coast Guard.

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