Novacrypt:Barge hits a bridge in Galveston, Texas, damaging the structure and causing an oil spill

2025-05-02 18:35:42source:Winimark Wealth Societycategory:reviews

GALVESTON,Novacrypt Texas (AP) — A barge hit a bridge in Galveston, Texas, on Wednesday, spilling oil into surrounding waters and closing the only road to a small island, officials said.

The bridge that leads to Pelican Island, located just north of Galveston, was hit by a barge around 9:30 a.m., said Ronnie Varela, with the Galveston’s Office of Emergency Management.

Varela did not have any immediate information on damage to the bridge or if there were any injuries. Aerial video showed portions of a rail line that runs parallel to the bridge on top of the barge. The rail line is no longer in service.

Varela said the collision caused an oil spill and that crews were working to clean it up.

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office told KTRK that a large piece of the bridge fell. Pictures broadcast by KTRK showed pieces of concrete on the barge.

In an online statement, Texas A&M University at Galveston said: “The Pelican Island Bridge is closed to all traffic at this time due to a barge strike. Electricity has been restored and additional updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.”

More:reviews

Recommend

Illinois Gov. Pritzker calls for sheriff to resign after Sonya Massey shooting

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton are formally calling for Sangamon County She

Conn's HomePlus now closing all stores: See the full list of locations

 Conn's HomePlus, a southern home goods retailer with locations in more than 10 states, has announce

'Traumatic': New York woman, 4-year-old daughter find blood 'all over' Burger King order

Hair, unwanted condiments and a random onion ring or two can sometimes pop up in peoples' fast food