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Barge Sunk in Chicago River

Barge Sunk in Chicago River

Photo: chicagotribune.com
Photo: chicagotribune.com

A construction barge sank in the Chicago River near the Randolph Street Bridge, Chicago. The barge was owned by a private construction firm being used for a private construction project. Witnesses state the barge seem to break-in-two  before sinking. No reports of injuries.

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Barge sinks in Chicago River

Barge sinks in Chicago River

Barge Chicago River
Photo: dnainfo.com

A 50 foot long barge sank on the Chicago River near the LaSalle Street bridge, Chicago, Illinois. The barge was being used in construction along the riverwalk when it suffered a leak.  The water ingress was uncontrolled and the barge sank.  No reports of injuries.  Booms were placed around the sunken barge to contain any pollution.  Divers were requested and will pump air and refloat the barge in a few days.

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