"26 Barges Break Loose, Devastate Pittsburgh Marina Amid Ohio River Flooding"
TL;DR
26 cargo barges broke loose on the flooded Ohio River in Pittsburgh, causing extensive damage to a marina and closing several bridges. The barges, loaded with dry cargo like coal, careened down the river after heavy rains swelled its waters. Some barges crashed into boat slips, causing significant destruction. Swift water rescues were conducted, and the National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory due to record rainfall.
Topics:nationnatural-disasters#barge-accident#flooding#natural-disasters#ohio-river#pittsburgh#severe-weather
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