Over two dozen barges broke loose from a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania marina Friday night, causing “extensive damage” as they floated down the Ohio River without control.
Both the McKees Rocks Bridge and the West End Bridge have been temporarily shut down after 26 Campbell Transportation Company vessels, mostly loaded with “dry cargo,” began heading downstream, CNN reports.
While 11 barges have been found and pinned against the river’s bank, 14 continued down the river and six have gone over a dam, the city said in a press release.
If I wasn't convinced before, I am now. These 26 barges needed a lot of help...
Both the McKees Rocks Bridge and the West End Bridge have been temporarily shut down after 26 Campbell Transportation Company vessels, mostly loaded with “dry cargo,” began heading downstream, CNN reports.
While 11 barges have been found and pinned against the river’s bank, 14 continued down the river and six have gone over a dam, the city said in a press release.
'Extensive Damage': 26 Barges Float Uncontrolled Down Ohio River, Bridges Shut Down
More than two dozen barges broke loose from a Pittsburgh marina Friday night, causing bridge closures and "extensive damage" to the marina.
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If I wasn't convinced before, I am now. These 26 barges needed a lot of help...