A barge slammed into Pelican Island Causeway Wednesday, damaging the bridge and causing vacuum oil gas to leak into the bay. Two crew members were rescued quickly, officials say.
A barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Wednesday morning, damaging a portion of the bridge and causing an oil spill in the bay, according to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office.
It also has implications for those on Pelican Island. It's located north of Galveston, with that bridge linking it to the city. It's the only way on and off Pelican Island.At about 10 a.m., the vessel under tow broke loose and slammed into the railroad side of the bridge, Henry said. The rail portion is not in use.
The city of Galveston is handling evacuations and expects those will be needed in the afternoon, Henry said. "Sea Aggie Alert: 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. The next scheduled update will be at 1200."
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