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Maranta

Maranta

Maranta
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On January 17,  the 80 meter long self–propelled barge Maranta allided with the Humbeek-Sas bridge over the Brussels-Scheldt Canal near Grimbergen, Belgium.  The Maranta was following a vessel passing under the bridge when the bridge began lowering the deck.  The Maranta struck with enough force to knock the deck and shift bridge pillars.  

Maranta
Photo: hln.be

Local authorities were alerted and stopped all traffic on the bridge.  The Maranta berthed nearby and was surveyed for damage to its bow.  No reports of injuries.  Reports state the bridge will require a new road deck which may take several weeks. 

Pegase

Pegase

The 80 meter long self-propelled barge Pegase allided with the bridge over the Brussels–Scheldt Sea Canal at Grimbergen, Belgium.  The Pegase suffered only minor damage, but the bridge had a cable break causing it to hang unbalanced.   Road traffic over the bridge was halted and two derricks were brought in to help stabilize the bridge until repairs can be made.  No reports of injuries or pollution released.

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