"26 Barges Break Loose, Cause Chaos on Ohio River in Pittsburgh"

Twenty-six barges broke loose and floated uncontrolled down the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, causing the closure of the West End Bridge and disruption of rail traffic. The incident resulted in extensive damage to Peggy's Marina, with 11 barges pinned against the river bank, 14 continuing down the river, and six going over the Emsworth Dam. Owned or operated by the Campbell Transportation Company, 23 of the barges were loaded with dry cargo, while three were empty. No injuries were reported, and the company attributed the incident to high water conditions and strong currents due to flooding in the area.