Barge Strikes Richmond-San Rafael Bridge in fog

A barge carrying tanks of heavy black oil struck the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.

The crash occurred, as he barge 'Cascade', was being guided by tugboats 'Delta Deanna' and 'Pacific Wolf' at the time, was headed outbound from Rodeo when it hit the east piling of the west span of the bridge whilst carrying 65,195 barrels of heavy black oil. After measuring the amount of oil on the barge after the incident, officials determined no oil spilled into the bay. An investigation into the incident was scheduled to begin at daybreak but weather caused a temporary setback. Alcohol tests were administered to the crewmembers and none had been drinking prior to the incident. Drug tests were also administered but the results are pending. There were no reports of any injuries occurring from the collision.
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