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Allision on the Mississippi River
On May 1, 2025, the 'Rickey Hughes' lost its steering after a mechanical failure while navigating downstream on the Mississippi River. The lead barge struck pier number 4 of the Old Highway 80 Bridge, resulting in the tow breaking apart. Several barges drifted downstream, while one remained lodged against the pier. The bridge was temporarily closed and reopened the same day after inspections confirmed no structural damage. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ThFuRgxcvA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fshipwrecklog.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE
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