10 coal barges broke loose from a towing vessel on the Ohio River, eight got stuck against a bridge, and two partially sank.

10 coal barges broke loose from a towing vessel on the Ohio River near McAlpine Lock and Dam, with eight getting stuck against the L&I Railroad Bridge and two partially sinking near the LG&E hydroelectric power plant. The Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and L&I Railroad are working to recover the barges, while the cause of the incident is under investigation. No official shutdown of water traffic has occurred.

March 09, 2024
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