Footage shows the moment huge waves smashed the windows of a ferry in Germany

The video was recorded on a ferry in Hamburg which got caught up in Storm Ylenia, which is battering the north of the country.

In it, a huge wave can be seen smashing in the front of the ferry, shattering the glass and prompting passengers to panic as sea water gushed through the vessel.

According to German news outlet MOPO, the ship 'Tollerort' was travelling on route 62, which runs down the river Elbe between Hamburg and Finkenwerder.

A spokesperson for Hadag and Hochbahn - the company operating the ferry - told the publication that nobody had been seriously injured, while the German Press Agency reported that one passenger was slightly injured.

Storm Ylenia has caused widespread disruption in the north of the country, with many schools closed and flights and train services cancelled.

As winds reached speeds of up to 152kmph (94mph), people have been advised to stay indoors and avoid driving, while those who do venture out have been advised to stay away from buildings, trees and powerlines where possible.

Sources:

https://www.mopo.de/hamburg/drama-auf-hamburger-hafenfaehre-sturm-zerschmettert-fenster/?reduced=true

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