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transportation1 year ago•2 min saved

"Search Underway for Missing Barge in Closed Ohio River near Pittsburgh"

A barge believed to have sunk is being searched for in the Ohio River near Pittsburgh after 26 barges broke loose and floated down the river, causing damage to a bridge and a marina. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the incident, with high water from recent flooding being considered as a possible cause. Most of the barges were loaded with dry cargo, and no injuries or hazardous material spills were reported. Efforts are underway to locate the missing barge and develop a salvage plan, while the American Waterways Operators trade group is awaiting the investigation's completion for further insight.

via The Associated Press|

#barge-accident #maritime-traffic #ohio-river

natural-disasters1 year ago•3 min saved

"26 Barges Break Loose, Devastate Pittsburgh Marina Amid Ohio River Flooding"

26 cargo barges broke loose on the flooded Ohio River in Pittsburgh, causing extensive damage to a marina and closing several bridges. The barges, loaded with dry cargo like coal, careened down the river after heavy rains swelled its waters. Some barges crashed into boat slips, causing significant destruction. Swift water rescues were conducted, and the National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory due to record rainfall.

via Fox Weather |

#barge-accident #flooding #natural-disasters

transportation1 year ago•1 min saved

"26 Barges Break Loose, Cause Chaos on Ohio River in Pittsburgh"

26 barges, most loaded with dry cargo, broke loose on the Ohio River, causing damage to a marina and prompting the closure of two Pittsburgh-area bridges. No hazardous materials were on board, and no injuries have been reported. The Coast Guard and Pennsylvania State Police have been notified, and the bridges will reopen when deemed safe.

via CNN|

#barge-accident #bridge-closures #ohio-river

accidents-and-incidents1 year ago•2 min saved

"Barge Collision Halts Traffic on Oklahoma Highway Bridge"

A barge collided with a bridge near the Kerr Lock & Dam in Sequoyah County, prompting the closure of US-59 while authorities assessed the bridge's condition. The Grand River Dam Authority and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation assisted in the inspection, and engineers later deemed the bridge safe for travel. No injuries were reported, and the highway has since reopened.

via 4029tv|

#accidents-and-incidents #barge-accident #bridge-collision

accidents1 year ago•2 min saved

"Barge Collision Kills 5 and Sends Vehicles Plunging in China Bridge Disaster"

A barge struck the Lixinsha Bridge near Guangzhou, China, causing a section of the bridge to collapse and sending vehicles, including a minibus, scooter, and trucks, plunging into the water, resulting in five deaths and injuries to others. Chinese authorities have detained the vessel’s owner and blamed the disaster on the barge crew's improper operation. The bridge collapse cut off water and access to an island, home to about 8,000 people, with emergency workers involved in the recovery effort. Ongoing work to strengthen the bridge, which began in 2022 over safety concerns, was expected to be finished by August.

via Fox News|

#accidents #barge-accident #bridge-collapse