Barge Crashes Into Protection Cell on BNSF Bridge in Burlington Iowa

Posted in Barge Accidents,Iowa Maritime News,Maritime Accidents on July 2, 2013

BURLINGTON, IOWA — A barge accident took place on the east side of the BNSF bridge located in Burlington, Iowa this morning after a barge struck a protection cell on the bridge. A protection cell is designed to work as a buffer in order to protect the bridge from being hit.

A barge struck the Burlington Rail Bridge in Burlington, IA on July 2, 2013. Photo credit: Rick Zimmerman.

A barge struck the Burlington Rail Bridge in Burlington, IA on July 2, 2013. Photo: Rick Zimmerman.

Officials reported that the accident took place on July 1, 2013 at about 6:00 a.m. Monday morning. After the barge hit the cell, it came apart where the remaining pieces are still lying up against the bridge.

Map shows location of the Burlington Rail Bridge in Burlington, IA that was the site of a barge accident on July 2, 2013.

Map shows location of the Burlington Rail Bridge in Burlington, IA that was the site of a barge accident on July 2, 2013.

No structural damage or injuries were reported at the time of the incident.

The incident remains under investigation at this time.

Blog post by barge injury lawyer Gordon, Elias & Seely, LLP

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