Shocking moment two cruise ships crash into each other in Mexico

Shocking moment two Carnival cruise ships crash into each other in Mexico prompting an evacuation that left one person injured

  • Carnival Glory was coming in to dock in Cozumel, Mexico, on Friday morning 
  • Video shows ship swinging into port while Carnival Legend was moored behind 
  • Rear of the Glory hits prow of Legend, shattering windows and twisting metal
  • Passengers in the Glory dining room were evacuated, and one was injured 

Two Carnival cruise ships have crashed into each other at a port in Mexico.

Carnival Glory was manouevering to dock in Cozumel on Friday morning when it struck the Carnival Legend, which was already moored behind it.

Carnival Cruise Lines said one person suffered a minor injury on the Carnival Glory when a group of guests was evacuated from the dining room.

One passenger was injured as the Carnival Glory attempted to dock at the port in Cozumel, Mexico, on Friday but smashed into the Carnival Legend, which was already moored nearby

Video and images posted to social media show the Glory swinging into the port and passing close to the prow of the Legend. 

Suddenly a loud crash can be heard as shocked onlookers point out that the two boats have hit one-another. 

Images also show damage to the rear of the Glory, including windows that were smashed out and a railing that has been bent out of shape.

It is not clear if the front of the Legend was damaged.

A statement given by Carnival Glory to Fox News said: ‘Carnival Glory had a collision with Carnival Legend this morning in Cozumel. 

The front end of the Legend was shown cutting open the rear end of the Glory, smashing windows and bending a portion of the deck out of shape

 The front end of the Legend was shown cutting open the rear end of the Glory, smashing windows and bending a portion of the deck out of shape

‘Carnival Glory was maneuvering to dock when it made contact with Carnival Legend which was already alongside.

‘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.

‘There is one reported minor injury of a Carnival Glory guest that occurred when a group of guests were evacuated from the dining room on Decks 3 and 4.’



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