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Holed cruiser at risk of sinking Holed cruiser saved from sinking
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Emergency crews are attempting to stop a pleasure cruiser sinking on the River Thames in London. Emergency crews have managed to stop a pleasure cruiser sinking on the River Thames in London.
The 288-tonne vessel was holed when it struck an unknown object, close to Westminster Pier, on Friday night. The 288-tonne vessel, holed when it hit an unknown object close to Westminster Pier, is moored and awaiting repairs.
No passengers were on board the Millennium City and the boat's crew was safely rescued, police said. No passengers were on board the Millennium City and the boat's six crew were safely rescued, police said.
Firefighters have been pumping water out of the vessel in an attempt to keep it afloat following the collision, which happened at 2230 GMT. In an operation that lasted more than four hours, firefighters pumped water out of the vessel to keep it afloat after the collision at 2230 GMT.
No arrestsNo arrests
London Fire Brigade said officers had used three specialist pumps to remove water from the engine room, which was later sealed.London Fire Brigade said officers had used three specialist pumps to remove water from the engine room, which was later sealed.
A Met Police spokesman said discussions were under way about how the boat can be salvaged.A Met Police spokesman said discussions were under way about how the boat can be salvaged.
No arrests were made following the incident.No arrests were made following the incident.
The Millennium City is a twin-hulled, 30-metre-long craft, which can hold up to 500 people, according to the website of owners City Cruises.The Millennium City is a twin-hulled, 30-metre-long craft, which can hold up to 500 people, according to the website of owners City Cruises.
A spokeswoman did not want to comment about the incident.A spokeswoman did not want to comment about the incident.
The firm owns five vessels, which host sightseeing voyages, mainly between Westminster and Greenwich piers.The firm owns five vessels, which host sightseeing voyages, mainly between Westminster and Greenwich piers.