Barges Break Loose in Ohio River: Chaos Ensues as Dozens of Barges on the Loose Cause Damage
PITTSBURGH, PA – Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating a concerning incident that occurred on the Ohio River, where over 20 barges broke loose from their moorings and drifted downstream. The Pittsburgh district commander of the Army Corp of Engineers confirmed that all 26 barges have been located, with some of them coming to rest against the Emsworth Lock and Dam. The Pittsburgh Police received a call regarding the runaway barges late on a Friday …