All articles tagged with #barge
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WLS-TV
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOMO News
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters UK
An asylum seeker has died on board the Bibby Stockholm barge, which is being used to house migrants off the south coast of England. The British government's policy of using barges and former military sites to accommodate asylum seekers has faced criticism, with human rights campaigners calling it inhumane. The charity Care4Calais has urged the government to take responsibility for the tragedy and address the deteriorating mental health of migrants in such accommodations. British police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Action News 5
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of a woman's body on a barge in the Mississippi River, which was found while the barge was in transit. The incident occurred two miles south of the Shelby Forest Boat Ramp, and the investigation is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters UK
The UK government is removing a group of asylum seekers from a barge after Legionella bacteria was found in the water supply, just days after they were moved onto the vessel as part of a new immigration policy. The barge, which can house around 500 people, was intended to deter people from arriving in the country on small boats. The discovery of the bacteria, which can cause Legionnaires' disease, has raised concerns about the conditions on the barge and the government's treatment of asylum seekers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
The UK government has not provided a timeframe for when asylum seekers will be housed on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset, as final safety checks are still being carried out. Transport minister Richard Holden stated that the checks will take as long as necessary to ensure everything is done correctly. The government plans to use barges to accommodate male migrants in an effort to reduce costs, with hopes of expanding the scheme to other areas. However, opposition and safety concerns may hinder the increased use of barges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox 10 News
A tugboat and barge broke loose in the Alabama River near Mount Vernon, with the tug sinking. Search and rescue crews are currently on the scene.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WSFA
A tugboat and barge broke loose in the Alabama River near Mount Vernon, with the tug sinking. There were people on board at the time and search and rescue crews are currently on the scene.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLKY Louisville
A barge containing methanol that was stuck at the McAlpine Dam on the Ohio River has been successfully removed by crews. The remaining methanol will be transferred from the tank barge into a receiver barge. Air and water testing showed no methanol detected from 243 samples taken. Salvage crews will continue to work on removing the last barge, which is carrying a load of corn, through the weekend.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WKRC TV Cincinnati
A fire broke out on a barge in Riverside, prompting officials to warn residents to seek shelter due to potential hazardous materials on board.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
A barge carrying 1,400 metric tons of methanol broke off from a vessel in a collision on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky. The barge became partially submerged at the McAlpine Locks and Dam, but there is currently no evidence of a tank breach or any leaks. Cleanup efforts are underway, and air and water monitoring resources are in place. No injuries were reported.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Ten barges broke loose from a tugboat on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, with three of them settling next to part of the McAlpine Dam. Emergency teams are working to secure the barges, including one carrying 1,400 metric tons of methanol that is partially submerged. There is currently no evidence of a tank breach or any leaks, and air and water monitoring resources are in place. The situation is being closely monitored by various agencies, including ORSANCO, but there are no reports of chemicals being released into the Ohio River.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A barge carrying 1,400 tons of a toxic alcohol compound became partially submerged at the McAlpine Locks and Dam in Louisville, Kentucky, after 10 barges were released from a tugboat. The dam's locks will remain closed until the barges on the dam are stabilized. Hazmat monitoring has been deployed to the dam, and the barge companies are marshaling significant resources in response to the incident. No one was injured, and there is no impact on Louisville Water's water intake or water quality.