Barge hits bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island, causing partial collapse and oil spill

Officials say a barge has hit a bridge in Galveston, Texas, spilling oil into surrounding waters and closing the only road connecting the city to Pelican Island.

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TimeLean Left· 868d ago

Barge Slams Into Galveston, Texas, Bridge Causing Oil Spill

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Boston GlobeLean Left· 868d ago

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

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 868d ago

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

NBC NewsLean Left· 868d ago

Barge slams into Galveston bridge in Texas, causing partial collapse and shutdown

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· 868d ago· ran in 2 outlets

A barge has hit a bridge in Galveston, Texas, partially collapsing a rail line and closing only road to a small island

QuartzLean Left· 868d ago

A bridge in Texas partially collapsed after a barge ran into it

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Ran by 9 outlets· FOX 35 Orlando, FOX 29 Philadelphia, +7 more
FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· 868d ago

Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· 868d ago

Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· 868d ago

Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge

Fox10 PhoenixCenter· 868d ago

Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge

Fox5 AtlantaCenter· 868d ago

Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge

Fox26 HoustonCenter· 868d ago

Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge

Fox7 AustinCenter· 868d ago

Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge

FoxlaCenter· 868d ago

Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge

FOX 4 DallasCenter· 868d ago

Pelican Island Bridge hit by barge

ForbesCenter· 868d ago

Barge Collision With Galveston Bridge Collapses Rail Line And Creates Oil Spill

CBS NewsCenter· 868d ago

Barge collides with Pelican Island Causeway in Texas, causing damage and oil spill

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 868d ago

Barge hits bridge in Galveston, Texas, damaging structure and causing oil spill | LIVE

Waco Tribune-HeraldCenter· 868d ago

Barge hits a bridge in Galveston, damaging structure and causing oil spill

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Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive, MyNorthwest
TribliveLean Right· 868d ago

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

MyNorthwestLean Right· 868d ago

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

Green Field ReporterLean Right· 868d ago

Boat strike causes oil spill, partial collapse of bridge between Galveston and Pelican Island, Texas - The Daily Reporter

Odessa AmericanLean Right· 868d ago· ran in 4 outlets

Barge hits bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island, causing partial collapse and oil spill

Washington TimesLean Right· 868d ago

Barge collision damages bridge between Galveston, Texas, and offshore island

Daily JournalLean Right· 868d ago

Boat strike causes oil spill, partial collapse of bridge between Galveston and Pelican Island, Texas

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JalopnikLean Left· 868d ago

Barge Slams Into Texas Bridge, Partially Collapsing It And Sending Oil Into The Water

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