Safety Zone Declared Near Emsworth Locks & Dam After 27 Barges Break Free

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EMSWORTH (KDKA) – Dozens of barges broke free and ended up getting stuck at a lock and dam along the Ohio River over the weekend. Now, crews are coming up with a plan to clear the river.
The United States Coast Guard has declared the area near the Emsworth Locks and Dam a safety zone after several barges broke away from Jack’s Run Fleeting early Saturday morning.
“So, what we’re looking at doing today is hopefully breaking up some of the