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Crews in Kentucky are trying to remove three runaway barges -- one of which is carrying the highly flammable compound methanol and is partially submerged in the Ohio River near
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Officials say one barge carrying approximately 1400 tons of methanol became lodged at the McAlpine Dam and is partially submerged.
"There is currently zero evidence of a tank breach or any leaks, and air and water monitoring resources are in place," according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services in Kentucky.
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Officials in Kentucky are expected to give an update about several barges currently loose on the Ohio River Wednesday afternoon. They broke loose from a tugboat.