WATCH: ANOTHER Bridge Struck By Barge

First planes…now bridges…

This afternoon, the Arkansas River bridge in Sallisaw, OK was struck by a large barge.

Fortunately, unlike what happened in Baltimore, the bridge stayed up this time.

It took some damage and authorities were forced to close down U.S. Highway 59 for a few hours. But, there was no major damage or injuries.

Watch the moment it happened here:

🚨#BREAKING: A large barge crashed into the Arkansas River bridge, causing damage to both the ship and the bridge pillar

📌#Sallisaw | #Oklahoma

Earlier this evening, just before 1:30 p.m., a large barge crashed into and struck the Arkansas River bridge at the Kerr Reservoir… pic.twitter.com/ZP8ElYStpL

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) March 30, 2024

Another bridge struck by a barge.
U.S. 59 Bridge in Sallisaw Oklahoma

Dayton Holland and her family captured this video as they were fishing near the bridge. pic.twitter.com/Raw9eCqOzr

— HighImpactFlix (@HighImpactFlix) March 30, 2024

https://twitter.com/ClownWorld_/status/1774217985496158523

And, here are some photos of the damage:

🚨#UPDATE: Photos show the damage to the bridge pillars and the front of the barge after their collision earlier this evening. The bridge was temporarily shut down but has since been reopened. pic.twitter.com/43uK7Myxrt

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) March 30, 2024

The Oklahoman reported:

U.S. Highway 59 at the Arkansas River south of Sallisaw has been reopened after being shut down due to a barge striking a bridge, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol closed the roadway about 1:45 p.m. on Saturday after the barge hit the bridge. Sarah Stewart, Oklahoma Highway Patrol spokeswoman, said troopers diverted traffic away from the area until state Transportation Department engineers could inspect the bridge.

AP News also said:

Troopers closed South U.S. Highway 59 about 1:25 p.m. after receiving word of the incident and diverted traffic from the area, state patrol spokesperson Sarah Stewart said. The bridge, which crosses the Arkansas River where it enters the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir, will remain closed until it can be inspected, she said.

There were no reports of injuries on the highway or the barge, Stewart said.

It was not immediately known what caused the barge to hit the bridge.

So…What are the odds are of this happening twice in one week?

Do you think it’s just a coincidence or is something more going on here?

Check out these responses on social media:

The planes first and then the boats

— Oscar Herrera (@OscarEnjoylife) March 30, 2024

Twice in a week? That's not sketchy at all.

— Ⓙⓔⓡⓔⓜⓨ (@AR27iselite) March 30, 2024

So what, are boat accidents the 2024 version of train derailments?

— CrayonDuckingEater (@joe_AmcApe) March 31, 2024

Meanwhile, in Baltimore: pic.twitter.com/xRaeMuPzbm

— Liberty Pill Memes (@LibertyPillMeme) March 30, 2024

I’m sure it’s just a coincidence. Nothing to see here. Like all the train derailments that suddenly happened altogether or the fires at food processing plants.

— Robert Ferris (@ConfoundedSoc) March 30, 2024

What do you think?