Tug Boat Sinks, Spills Thousands of Gallons of Diesel Fuel into Tennessee River
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A tugboat sank in the Tennessee River near O'Neil Bridge, releasing between 3,000 and 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel. The fuel is now washing up on the shores of McFarland Park, prompting authorities to evacuate people from the water and clear the park. The cause of the sinking and the environmental impact are currently unknown.
Topics:business#diesel-fuel-spill#environment#florence-police-department#mcfarland-park#tennessee-river#tugboat-sinking
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