3 barges break loose on Ohio River

McKEES ROCKS, Pa. — Authorities said high winds may have contributed to three barges breaking loose from a tugboat between the West End and McKees Rocks bridges in the Ohio River Thursday afternoon

The Coast Guard and Pittsburgh River Rescue responded to the incident, which occurred shortly before 3:30 p.m.

Officials said the tug crew was able to corral the barges near the pier of a railroad bridge that spans the Ohio to Brunot Island.

No injuries were reported in the incident, and the loose barges didn't cause any many damage.

Channel 11’s news exchange partners at TribLIVE contributed to this report.

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