Barge accident on Ohio River damaging bridges and marina

A pair of Pittsburgh-area bridges reopened after 26 barges broke loose down the Ohio River, damaging a marina. No hazardous materials were on board the barges. No injuries reported. Incident followed record-breaking rainfall.

Barge Accident in Pittsburgh

Over two dozen barges broke loose from a Pittsburgh marina, causing extensive damage as they floated down the Ohio River. Some barges were located and pinned against the river bank, while others continued downstream and some went over a dam. No injuries reported, but a marina sustained damage. Local bridges were temporarily shut down as a safety precaution.