Carnival cruise assessing damage to 2 ships after collision

Six people sustained minor injuries after the collision, the cruise line said.

December 20, 2019, 2:26 PM

Six people sustained minor injuries after two Carnival Cruise Line ships collided Friday at a port in Cozumel, Mexico, according to the company.

Those injured presented themselves to the Carnival Glory medical center for evaluation following the incident, a statement from the cruise line read.

A Carnival Glory ship was attempting to dock in the morning when it hit a Carnival Legend ship, according to a statement from the cruise line.

"We are assessing the damage but there are no issues that impact the seaworthiness of either ship. We have advised guests from both ships to enjoy their day ashore in Cozumel," the statement added.

Megan Skora was in her room aboard a nearby cruise ship when she heard the crash.

"I couldn’t believe my eyes seeing what I did," Skora told ABC News, noting it was the "first time I've ever been scared on a cruise line."

PHOTO: The damage to Carnival Glory is seen after a collision with another cruise ship at Cozumel cruise port, Mexico, Dec. 20, 2019, in this image obtained from social media.
The damage to Carnival Glory is seen after a collision with another cruise ship at Cozumel cruise port, Mexico, Dec. 20, 2019, in this image obtained from social media.
Jordan Moseley via Reuters

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