More than two dozen river barges broke loose from their moorings in Pittsburgh, hitting a bridge and damaging a marina after heavy rains caused flooding. The Sewickly Bridge was struck, and the marina, Peggy’s Harbor, was reported to have sustained damage. Most of the barges were carrying dry cargo, with no hazardous materials, and efforts are underway to salvage the situation. The incident has prompted concerns about the vulnerability of bridges to strikes from barges and ships.
Twenty-six barges broke loose in Pittsburgh, drifting uncontrollably down the Ohio River, with one still unaccounted for. The vessels, loaded with dry cargo, caused extensive damage to Peggy’s Harbor and disrupted bridge and rail traffic. No injuries or pollution were reported, and efforts are underway to locate the missing barge. The incident occurred under high water conditions, resulting in strong currents due to flooding in the area.
Twenty-six barges broke loose and floated uncontrolled down the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, causing the closure of the West End Bridge and disruption of rail traffic. The incident resulted in extensive damage to Peggy's Marina, with 11 barges pinned against the river bank, 14 continuing down the river, and six going over the Emsworth Dam. Owned or operated by the Campbell Transportation Company, 23 of the barges were loaded with dry cargo, while three were empty. No injuries were reported, and the company attributed the incident to high water conditions and strong currents due to flooding in the area.
26 barges broke loose and floated uncontrolled down the Ohio River, causing extensive damage to marinas and boat slips. Most of the barges were loaded with dry cargo, and efforts are underway to secure and retrieve them. The incident occurred under high water conditions and is being investigated by Campbell Transportation. This follows recent storms and flooding in the Pittsburgh region, raising concerns about bridge security and river transportation.
Twenty-six barges loaded mostly with dry cargo broke loose from a Pittsburgh marina and floated uncontrollably down the Ohio River, causing extensive damage to neighboring docks. The barges have all been accounted for, with 23 loaded with nonhazardous dry cargo and three empty. Bridge closures in Pittsburgh have since been lifted, and an investigation is underway. Campbell Transportation Co. is actively responding to the incident, prioritizing public safety and minimizing environmental impact.
Pittsburgh officials closed several bridges after 26 barges broke loose and floated uncontrolled down the Ohio River, with some plunging over local dams. No hazardous materials were on board, and there were no reports of collisions with bridges or pollution. The McKees Rocks Bridge was temporarily closed as a precaution, and the incident comes just weeks after a bridge collapse near Baltimore. The cause for the barges breaking loose remains unclear, and the Coast Guard's priority is on the unaccounted for vessel.
More than 20 barges broke loose and floated down the Ohio River, with some resting against the Emsworth Lock and Dam. No injuries were reported, and no hazardous materials were being carried by the loaded barges. Recovery efforts are underway, with some barges being held by a tugboat and others accounted for downstream. The incident, which caused damage to Peggy's Marina and other docks, is under investigation, with high water levels cited as a contributing factor.
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.
Crews in Kentucky are working to remove three runaway barges, including one carrying 1,400 tons of methanol, that broke loose against the McAlpine Dam. There is currently no evidence of a chemical leak, and air and water monitoring resources are in place. Methanol is highly flammable and considered an alternative fuel. The US Coast Guard is investigating the incident.
Ten barges broke free from their tugboat on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, with three barges, one carrying 1,400 tons of methanol, being pinned against a dam. Downriver traffic has been stopped, and nearby locks that had reopened after earlier closings would most likely close again overnight as officials reassess the situation. No injuries were reported, and no one is missing. The Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the crash that freed the barges.
Ten barges broke free on the Ohio River in Louisville, with one carrying 1,400 tons of methanol sinking and partially underwater. It is unclear whether the methanol is leaking, but if it is, it should dilute quickly. The rest of the barges were carrying soybean oil and corn. Emergency crews are on the scene, and the state's emergency management team and coast guard will determine the next steps. Hazmat monitoring is in place, and the environmental impact is being assessed.
