Methanol-carrying barge sinks in Ohio River after breaking loose in Louisville.
TL;DR
A barge carrying 1,400 metric tons of methanol broke off from a vessel in a collision on the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky. The barge became partially submerged at the McAlpine Locks and Dam, but there is currently no evidence of a tank breach or any leaks. Cleanup efforts are underway, and air and water monitoring resources are in place. No injuries were reported.
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