Ten barges broke loose from tug boat now partially submerged near McAlpine Dam

Revelations 18:23:’For the merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.’

Important Takeaways:

  • Barge loaded with toxic methanol partially submerged in Ohio River after 10 vessels break free from tug
  • Ten barges, including one loaded with some 1,400 metric tons of methanol, broke free from a tug Tuesday and drifted on the Ohio River.
  • Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide and alternative fuel source, according to the CDC.
  • The rest of the barges were carrying soy bean oil and corn, WLKY-TV reported.
  • Three barges settled next to part of the McAlpine Dam near the Ohio Falls hydroelectric station, operated by LG&E and KU Energy. One appeared to be crumpled up against a pillar at a spill gate
  • Louisville Water officials told WLKY that the incident occurred downriver from water intake, and that there is no impact to water quality and water is safe.

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