The company that owns the barge that hit the Pelican Island Bridge near Galveston on Wednesday morning says the barge broke loose from its tow before drifting into the causeway.
The collision occurred around 10 a.m. Wednesday, stopping traffic on the bridge that connects Pelican Island to Galveston for hours. No injuries were reported, and the bridge is now partially open to those leaving the island.RELATED: Pelican Island Bridge hit by bargeIn a statement sent to FOX 26 on Thursday morning, Richard Freed, the VP for the Marine Division at Martin Midstream Partners L.P., says the barge is owned and operated by Martin Operating Partnership L.P.
The company promptly notified all required governmental authorities," the statement reads.County officials say no injuries were reported, but Galveston County Judge Mark Henry said two crew members did go overboard and were recovered from the water.The bridge, the only roadway into and out of Pelican Island, was shut down for hours Wednesday while crews assessed the safety of the bridge.Vehicles were later able to leave the island but not drive back into Pelican Island.
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