A Norwegian cargo ship that ran aground beneath the Svinesund Bridge has now been pulled free. Video footage from the scene confirms the vessel is floating again.
The Swedish Coast Guard planned to tow the ship away during high tide around 3 PM Thursday. Swedish authorities received the grounding report around 2:30 AM Thursday, but the vessel had actually become stuck near 1 AM.
No one suffered injuries in the incident. The Coast Guard confirmed no oil spills occurred and no water entered the ship.
The Svinesund Bridge connects Norway and Sweden across the Iddefjord, making it a vital transport link between the two Nordic countries. Groundings in this narrow waterway can disrupt regional shipping traffic.
This successful refloating operation prevented what could have become a major maritime incident. The quick response shows effective cross-border cooperation between Norwegian and Swedish authorities.