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The Secret Service raised water levels in Ohio's Little Miami River to facilitate Vice President JD Vance's family boating trip for his 41st birthday, a move that drew criticism and was made without the VP's knowledge, using standard procedures requested from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
JD Vance's team requested the US Army Corps of Engineers to raise water levels in Ohio's Caesar Creek Lake to facilitate a family boating trip, raising questions about the use of public infrastructure for personal recreation and potential ethical concerns, especially amid government budget cuts.
The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Ohio River near Pittsburgh to maritime traffic after a sunken barge was found, nearly four days after 26 barges broke loose during weekend flooding. The barge operator, Campbell Transportation Company Inc., is working to salvage the remaining affected vessels, and the Coast Guard is investigating how the barges got loose. Water levels on the Ohio rose rapidly and then fell, prompting the need for constant adjustments by barge owners. No injuries were reported, and the Sewickley Bridge, which was struck by the loose barges, was found to have no significant damage.
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.
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.
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.
Several barges broke loose on the Ohio River, prompting the closure of the McKees Rocks Bridge for inspection. The bridge has since reopened after being deemed safe. The incident caused concerns about potential damage to the bridge and disruptions to river traffic in the Pittsburgh area.
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.
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.