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VisitGalveston Barge Collision on Thursday May Have Spilled Up to 2,000 Gallons of Oil
May 16, 2024, 10:40 PM
A barge collision in Galveston, Texas, on Thursday may have resulted in an oil spill of up to 2,000 gallons, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The incident occurred when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat and collided with a bridge. Early estimates suggest that between 1,000 to 2,000 gallons of oil leaked into the surrounding waters.
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