Watch: Norwegian Epic Cruise Ship Crashes Into Dock In Puerto Rico

The cruise ship Norwegian Epic crashed into a dock in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The ship was being assisted by two tugs when it crashed into a dock because of strong winds.

The dramatic video shows the ship crushing two mooring points while carrying more than 4000 passengers.

According To Miami Herald, a Norwegian Cruise Line spokesperson said, “Prevailing winds caused the ship to veer towards the pier, damaging two mooring points at Pier 3 East.”

“No injuries have been reported and guests are currently disembarking the ship as previously scheduled. We are working closely with local authorities to assess the damage.”

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