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The National Transportation Safety Board has released a marine accident brief detailing its investigation into the May 16, 2019, multi-vessel collision involving the tanker American Liberty on the Lower Mississippi River near Reserve, La. Shortly after 8:40 p.m. that night, the American Liberty got underway at Mile 140.2, with the bridge team losing control shortly thereafter in the extreme high river and swift current. Along a 1.2-mile stretch of the river, the ship "made contact with moored vessels, barges and wharfs along the left descending bank," according to the report. The incident caused a reported $40.5 million in damages to vessels and terminals between Miles 139.5 and 138.7. Three people were injured in the incident. |