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Tug lost 13 barges, three sank on the Mississippi
Three barges carrying coal partially sank on Mar 24, 2013, after coming loose from the "SHeila Johnson" north of Cape Girardeau. The "Sheila Johnson" had hit something in the river near mile marker 60 above Cape Girardeau in the morning. Investigations were ongoing regarding what was struck. The "Sheila Johnson" was pushing 25 barges, and 13 broke loose after impact and started drifting down the river. Two partially sank near mile marker 57.4 on the Illinois side of the river, another partially sank at the Cape Girardeau city front. The Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge between Cape Girardeau and Illinois was shut down for about an hour as a precautionary measure, but was not struck by any of the barges. Damage estimates were in progress on Mar 25.
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