Barge Crash in Galveston, Texas

A barge crashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, spilling oil into the water and closing the only road to a small neighboring island. No injuries reported. The bridge was already rated as 'Poor' and scheduled for replacement in 2025.

Pelican Island Bridge Collision

A barge struck the Pelican Island Bridge connecting Pelican Island to Galveston, resulting in a spill of vacuum gas oil and closure of the bridge. No injuries reported, but two crew members went overboard and were recovered. Emergency response teams are on site to assess the damage and contain the spill.

Barge Collision at Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston

A barge crashed into the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, causing a section of the bridge, including railroad tracks, to fall onto the barge. Two crew members went overboard but were recovered. The incident caused an oil spill from the barge, shutting down the bridge and causing power outages at Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Oil spill off the coast of Tobago

An overturned barge off the coast of Tobago led to a major oil spill that has reached the shores of Bonaire, posing a serious threat to the island's nature. The spill has prompted Trinidad and Tobago to declare a national emergency, and efforts are underway to contain and remove the oil.