Atchafalaya River railroad bridge in Melville hit by tugboat; US Coast Guard investigating

Atchafalaya River railroad bridge in Melville hit by tugboat; US Coast Guard investigating

By KADN News Staff Click here for updates on this story     MELVILLE, Louisiana (KADN) — A tugboat struck a railroad bridge that crosses the Atchafalaya River in St. Landry Parish, causing significant damage to the barge it was pushing. Authorities reported that the tugboat hit the railroad trestle in Melville while moving barges down the river. There have been no immediate reports of injuries. Officials are evaluating the bridge to ensure its s…

Tugboat hits railroad bridge in Melville causing significant damage

MELVILLE, La. (KLFY) -- A railroad bridge in St. Landry Parish was struck by a tugboat in the Atchafalaya River. Officials said the tugboat hit the railroad trestle in Melville while moving barges down the river. While there have been no immediate reports of injuries, officials have said there is significant damage to the barge it. Officials are evaluating the bridge for damages. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in you…

Tugboat collides with railroad bridge in Louisiana

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to an incident in which a tugboat pushing a barge collided with a railroad bridge in Melville, Louisiana, causing significant damage to the vessel, according to officials and local media. The U.S. Coast Guard Heartland said on Monday evening that the incident involved a barge striking the Melville Bridge, located along the Atchafalaya River in St. Landry Parish. Personnel from Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge are…

Atchafalaya River railroad bridge in Melville hit by tugboat pushing barge

MELVILLE, La. (NEWS 15) — A tugboat struck a railroad bridge that crosses the Atchafalaya River in St. Landry Parish, causing significant damage to the barge it was pushing. Authorities reported that the tugboat hit the railroad trestle in Melville…

Railroad bridge struck in St. Landry Parish

MELVILLE, La. A railroad bridge in St. Landry Parish has been struck by a tug boat in the Atchafalaya River.According to Mark LeBlanc, spokesperson for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office, the Melville Police Chief reported to the sheriff's office that a tug boat pushing barges down the river struck the railroad trestle. No injuries have been reported at this time; however, there are reports of significant damage to the barge.The Louisiana Wi…