Overview
- A test drive that took place Wednesday evening ended when a sportboat went over the Griesheim lock weir and capsized after a three- to four-meter drop.
- Frankfurt fire crews pulled the two occupants from the water and brought them to shore with minor injuries.
- The registered owner contacted police shortly after the crash to report the boat stolen, creating a parallel theft inquiry.
- Officers detained both occupants and took blood samples as they investigate suspected alcohol and drug use; toxicology results are pending.
- Operational fluids leaked into the Main and a salvage and pollution‑containment operation is being prepared while authorities say lock traffic was not affected.