Travel firm faces £12m claim over tourist’s Cambodia boat capsize injuries
British adventure travel company Transforma Travel Group is facing a £12 million lawsuit after one of its customers was trapped in a capsized river boat during a 'sunset BBQ cruise' on the River Kampot in Cambodia in November 2022. German government worker Annika Kreten, 39, was struck by unsecured furniture and passed out as the vessel sank, sustaining severe drowning injuries. The incident, which caused multiple casualties, has prompted a significant legal claim against the London-based operator, with the company admitting full liability but disputing the extent of damages claimed.
The accident occurred during a 31-day 'Dragon Trip' package tour costing around £2,000, organised by Shropshire-based founder Ramsey Kerr, who established the company in 2011. According to court papers, the two-storey boat was allegedly over capacity and had become unstable, with the second floor allegedly added after manufacture. When passengers jumped from the upper deck to swim, the vessel took on water and capsized. Ms Kreten claims the incident has left her unable to work or live independently, whilst the operator's lawyers admit liability but dispute the severity of her injuries.
- £12m lawsuit over capsized boat on Cambodia river tour
- Customer trapped and suffered severe drowning injuries
- Operator admits liability but disputes damage extent
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A British travel company is being sued following a boating accident in Cambodia in November 2022. During a 'sunset BBQ cruise' on the River Kampot, a river boat capsized whilst carrying passengers on a 31-day holiday package. One passenger was struck by unsecured furniture as the vessel sank and sustained severe drowning injuries.
Annika Kreten, a 39-year-old German government worker, was among those injured and has brought the legal claim. Transforma Travel Group, a London-based operator, organised the holiday package at a cost of around £2,000 per person. The company was founded by Ramsey Kerr from Shropshire in 2011.
The river boat was a two-storey vessel that was allegedly over capacity and had become unstable, according to court papers. When passengers jumped from the upper deck to swim, water flooded into the boat, leading to the capsize.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Adventure travel firm is sued for £12million by customer after she was trapped in a capsized river boat on ‘sunset BBQ cruise’ in Cambodia”.