Anonymous ID: f4e7cb April 13, 2024, 9:06 a.m. No.20720670   🗄️.is 🔗kun   >>0696 >>0699 >>0764

River barges break loose in Pittsburgh, causing damage and closing bridges

Pittsburgh officials say a large group of river barges broke loose and floated down the Ohio River, damaging a marina and causing bridge closures before the boats were pinned to the riverbank or went over a dam downstream.

There were no reports of any injuries after the 26 barges broke free, including 23 loaded with dried cargo including coal. There were no hazardous materials on board the vessels, the city said.

Peggy's Harbor, a marina on the river, sustained extensive damage.

The city said 11 barges were held against the riverbank and secured by a tugboat near Brunot Island, while 14 continued further down the river and six went over the Emsworth Dam.

The barges were owned or operated by Campbell Transportation Company, the city's statement said.

 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/river-barges-break-loose-pittsburgh-causing-damage-closing-109199533