According to the reports coming from Trondheim, Norway, a man woke up to an almost unreal sight of a giant 443 ft cargo ship that crashed into his front garden. The man named Johan Helberg revealed that the ship had barely escaped from crashing into his bedroom. He did not hear the sound of the ship but was woken up by his panicked neighbor early in the morning. If you are someone who wants to know more about the bizarre incident of a giant cargo ship crashing into a man’s front garden, the following article is for you.
What Exactly Happened In Byneset On Thursday Morning?
According to the reports, a 443 ft cargo ship crashed ashore somewhere around 5 AM local time on Thursday in Byneset, located near Trondheim. The owner of the home, Johan Helberg, who had crashed into his garden, was apparently unaware of the crash till his panicked neighbor woke him up. He went to the window and was shocked to see the giant ship. He further added that the ship would have veered just five metres further south, and it would have crashed into his bedroom.
What Did Helberg’s Neighbor Say About The Incident?
Jostein Jorgensen, the neighbor who woke Helberg up, reported that he was woken up by the noise of the ship barreling toward the shoreline. He stated that he ran to Helberg’s house thinking he would already be out by now, but he wasn’t. Jostein rang his doorbell many times, but he got no answer. Therefore, he called him on his phone and finally managed to wake him up.
What Do We Know So Far About The Ship That Crashed In Norway?
According to the reports, the ship that crashed in Norway on Thursday was a Cypriot-flagged cargo vessel. It was named NCL Salten and had a total of 16 members on board. The ship was on its way toward Orkanger through the Trondheim Fjord when it veered off the shore. There were thankfully no reports of any injuries or oil spills. The reports suggest Norwegian police have identified a suspect on board the boat during their investigation. The same ship has also run aground back in 2023, but somehow managed to refloat on its own. Helberg further added in his statement that usually the ships will either turn left or right, or it might go straight. However, this one that crashed into his front garden was pretty close to his house.
What Did Christian Stokke Say About The Suspect Who Was Arrested From The Ship?
According to what Christian Stokke, who is a spokesperson from the Trøndelag police district, states, a person who was on board the ship has been attested as a suspect. The police department has interviewed the crew members of the ship and is currently working on several theories that may explain the crash. These possible theories include technical failure as well as human error.
What Did Bente Hetland Say About The Cargo Ship Crash?
Bente Hetland, who is the chief executive of the shipping company named North Sea Container Line, accepted that incidents like these should not happen. She further added that the company has already begun investigating the possible causes of the crash. She also expressed her relief that there were no injuries. Hetland assured that their main focus is on the people near the ship and their crew.
Latest Update: Ukrainian Second Officer Onboard The Crashed Ship Charged With Negligent Navigation
According to the latest updates, the police have officially charged a Ukrainian man who’s reportedly in his 30s. The man was serving as the second officer on board the crashed ship. During the investigation by the police, the man accepted that he was the officer on watch at the time of the incident and was sleeping. This led to the ship running aground. According to the reports, the man has been charged with negligent navigation.
