"26 Barges Break Loose, Cause Chaos on Ohio River in Pittsburgh"
TL;DR
More than two dozen river barges broke loose from their moorings in Pittsburgh, hitting a bridge and damaging a marina after heavy rains caused flooding. The Sewickly Bridge was struck, and the marina, Peggy’s Harbor, was reported to have sustained damage. Most of the barges were carrying dry cargo, with no hazardous materials, and efforts are underway to salvage the situation. The incident has prompted concerns about the vulnerability of bridges to strikes from barges and ships.
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- Barges damage a marina, hit a bridge after breaking loose on Ohio River in Pittsburgh PBS NewsHour
- Pittsburgh bridges close after 26 barges break loose, float uncontrolled down Ohio River USA TODAY
- Pittsburgh Reopens Bridge After 26 Barges Break Loose on Ohio River The New York Times
- Sewickley Bridge reopens after loose barge hits it while floating down Ohio River WTAE Pittsburgh
- Crews work overnight to recover 26 barges that broke loose on Ohio River CBS Pittsburgh
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