Overview
- Police say the woman boarded an unattended package boat, started the engine, and sped along the Grand Canal toward St. Mark’s Square.
- City officials report she appeared unable to steer and slammed into a balustrade near the Rialto Bridge, sending parcels into the water.
- Officers detained her after she tried to flee through crowds of tourists, and authorities reported no injuries.
- The city notes a damaged railing and a broken delivery boat, with the crash site secured for assessment.
- Tourist videos captured the collision, and Repubblica reported she may have been drunk, a claim not confirmed by officials.