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.
Key Points
- Debris from the bridge and rail tracks fell onto the barge
- Bridge shut down to traffic in both directions
- Texas A&M University at Galveston experienced power outage but has been restored
Pros
- No reported injuries in the collision
Cons
- Oil spill from the barge
- Two crew members going overboard