"Barge Chaos: Pittsburgh Bridges Closed as 26 Vessels Break Loose on Ohio River"

Pittsburgh authorities closed several bridges as 26 barges carrying coal broke loose on the Ohio River, causing damage to a marina and prompting concerns about potential bridge collisions. The McKees Rocks Bridge was shut as a precaution, with the risk of the barges coming into contact with its substructure. The West End Bridge and the rail bridge to Brunot Island were also closed. A flood warning was in effect, and the barges caused extensive damage to a marina near Brunot Island. The incident raised concerns about the structural deficiencies of major bridges, and a search for the barges was initiated.