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transportation1 year ago

Barge Strike Shuts Down Oklahoma Highway

A portion of U.S. Highway 59 in Oklahoma was closed for a few hours after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River, but no injuries were reported. The highway reopened after engineers inspected the structure and deemed it safe. The cause of the barge collision is still under investigation. This incident coincided with engineers working to lift a section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland after a cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports.

via The Associated Press|
#arkansas-river#barge-collision#bridge-safety
accidents-and-incidents1 year ago

"Barge Collides with Bridge, Forcing Oklahoma Highway Closure"

A barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, temporarily shutting down a highway, just days after a tragic collision in Baltimore where a cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key bridge. The Oklahoma bridge was later inspected and reopened, with no reported injuries. In Baltimore, recovery and salvage operations are underway, with four construction workers missing and presumed dead. Enormous cranes have arrived to clear the wreckage, and search missions will resume once conditions improve.

via The Independent|
#accidents-and-incidents#arkansas-river#baltimore-tragedy
transportation1 year ago

"Barge Collision Shuts Down Oklahoma Highway"

A barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, leading to the closure of South US Highway 59 as the bridge, which crosses the river at the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir, requires inspection. No injuries were reported on the highway or the barge, and the cause of the collision is currently unknown. This incident occurred as engineers in Maryland worked to lift a section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge after a cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports.

via New York Post |
#arkansas-river#barge-incident#bridge-collision
transportation1 year ago

Barge Strike Halts Oklahoma Highway Traffic

A highway in Oklahoma has reopened after engineers inspected a bridge that was struck by a barge over the Arkansas River, south of Sallisaw. The Oklahoma State Patrol closed US-59, but the bridge was later cleared for traffic with no reported injuries. The cause of the barge striking the bridge remains unclear, while in Baltimore, cleanup efforts are underway after a cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier in the week.

via KOMO News|
#arkansas-river#barge#bridge
transportation1 year ago

"Barge Collision Diverts Traffic on Oklahoma Bridge, State Patrol Responds"

The Oklahoma State Patrol closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River, diverting traffic from the area. The bridge will remain closed until it can be inspected, and there were no reports of injuries on the highway or the barge. The cause of the barge hitting the bridge is not immediately known. This incident comes as engineers work to lift a section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland after a cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports.

via The Associated Press|
#arkansas-river#barge#bridge
accidents2 years ago

Multiple Fatalities Reported in Rafting Accidents on Colorado and Arkansas Rivers

A private boat carrying three people flipped over on the Arkansas River near Salida, Colorado, resulting in one death. The victim was found unresponsive and entangled in the raft, and despite wearing a life jacket, was unable to be revived by rescuers who performed CPR. This marks the 14th confirmed water-related death in Colorado this year and the third in the Arkansas River in a week.

via KKTV|
#accidents#arkansas-river#colorado-springs-parks-and-wildlife