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Minor collision during Canal Days festivities

Lift bridge on the Welland Canal in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. Canon rebel.
Lift bridge on the Welland Canal in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada. Canon rebel.
An investigation is underway after whats being called a minor collision at Lock 8 in Port Colborne during Canal Days


An investigation is underway after what's being called a 'minor' collision at Lock 8 in Port Colborne during Canal Days.

Reports say the tall ship Empire Sandy hit the side of the lock and then the back of a freighter.

It happened Saturday night  about 8:30 p.m.

A city official says the St. Lawrence Seaway is now investgating the incident but there were no injuries in the collision.

No other details are available.

The frieghter is a bulk carrier cargo ship registered in Liberia.