Feds say Mississippi River barge was driven underwater before sinking near New Roads

A federal investigation details how a barge sank on the Lower Mississippi River near New Roads in 2024, causing millions in damage but no injuries.
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Helicopter crashes into barge on Mississippi River near St. Louis, killing 2 people

Two people died when a helicopter crashed into a barge in the Mississippi River near East Alton, Illinois, north of St. Louis, on Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Cpl. Dallas ...
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Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River

Two people working on powerlines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials ...
WTHR

2 killed after helicopter crashes into barge on Mississippi River

WEST ALTON, Mo. — A helicopter and its crew struck a power wire while working on power lines and burst into flames before falling into a barge on the Mississippi River Thursday around 11 a.m. near ...

Chunks of ice form on the Mississippi River

The waters of the Mississippi River are turning to ice. Frozen chunks can be seen floating down the river instead of barges.
Columbia Missourian

Two die as helicopter hits power line, crashes into barge on Mississippi River

Two people working on power lines near the Mississippi River died Thursday when their helicopter hit the lines, crashed into a barge and sparked a fire that belched plumes of black smoke, officials ...