NTSB Report Reveals Cause Of Tow Collision On The Mississippi River

NTSB Report Reveals Cause Of Tow Collision On The Mississippi River

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed the cause of a tow collision on the Mississippi River. The incident occurred on 9th January 2023 and involved towing vessels Big D and Carol McManus near Fort Adams, Mississippi. Nineteen barges were pushed downbound by the Big D, and Forty-two barges were pushed upbound by the Carol McManus. Approximately 1,380 gallons of ethanol spilled into the river, and multiple barges broke free as a result of the collision, severely damaging...

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