Singapore bulk carrier hits New Jersey bridge, halting traffic
What's new: No injuries or pollution were reported, and the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge later reopened after hours of repairs and testing.
A Singapore-registered bulk carrier struck the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge over the Delaware River in New Jersey, leaving the drawbridge unable to close and disrupting traffic between New Jersey and Pennsylvania for hours. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said no civilians or crew members were hurt, the vessel did not suffer major damage, and no marine pollution was reported. The ship, Strategic Alliance, is now moored at the Kinder Morgan terminal in Pennsylvania. The bridge, which carries up to 76,200 vehicles a day, later reopened to vehicle traffic, though reports said pedestrian access remained closed while crews assessed damage and repaired the walkway. Singapore's maritime authority said it is working with US authorities and the ship's management company to investigate what happened.