Aerial video shows barge collision with bridge in Texas

A barge has collided into a bridge in Galveston, Texas, causing oil to spill into the bay and closing the only road to a nearby island.

Authorities say they do not yet know the amount of product has spilled in the water. The barge has a capacity of about 30,000 gallons, according to the BBC's media partner CBS News.

The bridge will remain closed until it has been determined safe to use.

15 May 2024

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