Barge incident on Ohio River near Louisville involving methanol.

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Barge incident on Ohio River near Louisville involving methanol.
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Ten barges broke free on the Ohio River in Louisville, with one carrying 1,400 tons of methanol sinking and partially underwater. It is unclear whether the methanol is leaking, but if it is, it should dilute quickly. The rest of the barges were carrying soybean oil and corn. Emergency crews are on the scene, and the state's emergency management team and coast guard will determine the next steps. Hazmat monitoring is in place, and the environmental impact is being assessed.

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