Near-Fatal Cambodia Cruise: Woman Sues for £12m

A German woman is pursuing a £12 million lawsuit against Transforma Travel Group, a British adventure holidays company, following a harrowing incident in Cambodia. In November 2022, Annika Kreten was a passenger on a "sunset BBQ cruise" on the River Kampot when the two-storey boat capsized.

Kreten alleges she was trapped inside the vessel as it filled with water, suffering severe "drowning" injuries. Her legal team states the boat's instability, potentially due to being overcrowded and having modifications, led to the capsizing. The tour operator has admitted liability for the accident under UK law governing package holidays.

Lawyers for the plaintiff argue that the near-death experience has profoundly impacted Kreten's life, leaving her unable to work or live independently. She reports suffering from physical and neuropsychiatric injuries, including a head injury, PTSD, and a chronic functional neurological disorder. Her lawyers emphasize her ongoing struggles with weakness, pain, and cognitive difficulties.

Transforma Travel Group, founded by Ramsey Kerr, acknowledges fault for the accident but disputes the extent of Kreten's claimed injuries and the substantial £12 million damages sought. The company intends to present its own expert medical evidence during proceedings.

The case has progressed to London's High Court, with a full nine-day hearing anticipated between late 2027 and 2028. Kreten expressed the ongoing trauma, describing her situation as a "never-ending nightmare."