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.
Key Points
- Barge struck Pelican Island Bridge
- Debris fell onto the barge
- Spill of vacuum gas oil reported
- Bridge closed for inspection and repair