The US Route 51 bridge spanning the Ohio River near Cairo, Illinois was struck by barges under the tow of the 33 meter long towboat Robert T. The Robert T was pushing 12 flat deck barges down stream when it allided with one of the bridge’s piers. Authorities stopped traffic while inspectors check for any damage on the bridge. A few hours later the bridge was reopened and traffic was permitted. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident.
A barge being pushed by the 135 foot long towboat Crimson White went aground on the Tennessee-Tombigbee waterway near Iuka, Mississippi. The barge was damaged with the hull holed. There were no injuries. The Coast Guard is conducting an investigation into the incident. The Crimson White was pushing five barges at the time with four loaded with rocks.
The 26 meter long, 108 dwt tug Bugsier 14 collided with a 65 meter barge being pushed by the 242 meter long towboat Schubexpress 10 on the Elbe River near Neumühlen, Germany. The barge had a gash along its hull while the stern of the Bugiser 14 suffered some damage. No reports of injuries or pollution being released. The authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.
