Crews work to remove loose barges, including one with methanol, from Ohio River.
TL;DR
Crews in Kentucky are working to remove three runaway barges, including one carrying 1,400 tons of methanol, that broke loose against the McAlpine Dam. There is currently no evidence of a chemical leak, and air and water monitoring resources are in place. Methanol is highly flammable and considered an alternative fuel. The US Coast Guard is investigating the incident.
- Kentucky crews working to remove 3 runaway barges stuck in the Ohio River, including 1 containing methanol. There's no evidence of a chemical leak, officials say CNN
- Three barges, one carrying toxic methanol, pinned against Ohio River dam NBC News
- Several barges, 1 containing methanol, loose on the Ohio River near Louisville WDRB
- Several barges loose on Ohio River in Louisville, 1 carrying methanol is sinking WLKY Louisville
- Loose barge carrying toxic alcohol compound partially submerged at McAlpine Dam in Louisville: Officials ABC News
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