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"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.
An accident on the Ohio River caused a barge carrying 1,400 tons of methanol to break free from its vessel and slam into a dam, becoming partially submerged.
Ten barges broke free from a tug boat on the Ohio River in Louisville, Ky., on Tuesday, with three, including one containing tons of methanol, becoming pinned against a dam.
"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.
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.