Barge collision damages bridge between Galveston, Texas, and offshore island
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A barge struck a bridge between Galveston, Texas, and Pelican Island in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, halting traffic on the span, closing a waterway due to spilled fuel oil and cutting power to the island temporarily.