WMC-TV 5 - Memphis, TNBarge strikes Caruthersville bridge spanning Mississippi River
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Crews inspect bridge supports for damage.DYERSBURG, TN (WMC-TV) - A barge struck the I-155 bridge between Dyersburg and Caruthersville late Monday afternoon, officials said.
A spokesperson with the U.S. Coast Guard said a tug vessel was heading southbound on the Mississippi River when it collided with a bridge support.
The force of the collision sent some of the barges adrift, and traffic on the river was closed for a short time while they were collected.
Meanwhile, the Tennessee Department of Transportation shut down vehicular traffic across the bridge while it was inspected for damage.
The bridge was re-opened shortly after 9:00 p.m.
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You can watch raw video from Chopper 5 taken while officials were inspecting the bridge via the video player on this page.
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