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A barge carrying methanol broke free in the Ohio River

Posted on AllSides March 29th, 2023
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Emergency teams are working to secure 10 barges that broke loose from a tugboat on the Ohio River along the waterfront in Louisville, Ky., including a barge carrying some 1,400 metric tons of methanol that is partially submerged. It's one of three wayward barges that have wedged themselves next to a dam near a power station. "There is currently zero evidence of a tank breach or any leaks, and air and water monitoring resources are in place," Louisville Metro Emergency Services said. It added, "There is currently no impact to...

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https://npr.org/2023/03/29/1166743814/louisville-barge-methanol-ohio-river

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