Ten barges have detached from their tugboat and are stranded at a dam Ohio River

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  1. popscott

    popscott Well-Known Member Donor

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    These is a mess.... they are broached against a dam... one has 1,400 tons of methanol, a highly toxic substance, and reportedly sinking.....

    "A major incident has taken place in the Ohio River near Louisville, Kentucky, requiring multiple emergency response teams. Ten barges have detached from their tugboat and are stranded at a dam, with one carrying over 1,400 tons of methanol, a highly toxic substance, and reportedly sinking. It is uncertain if there has been any leakage, but if so, the substance will likely dilute quickly, although some fish mortality may occur. The other barges were carrying soybean oil and corn."

    https://twitter.com/rawsalerts/status/1640874764813193217
     
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    Eleuthera Well-Known Member Donor

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    Oh boy, this will be a mess.....
     

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