Barge hits Texas bridge and causes oil spill

A barge has hit a bridge in Galveston, Texas, causing an oil spill. One of the two workers on board at the time fell into the water but was immediately rescued. The accident reportedly happened after a tugboat operator pushing two barges lost control of them. The Coast Guard is assessing the extent of the spill and an investigation is underway to find out what caused the accident. Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture. #bridgecollapse #boatcrash #texas