Freighter carrying 21,000 tons of wheat to Italy runs aground in Detroit River
(CBS DETROIT) - A 623-foot freighter ran aground in the Detroit River Monday morning, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
The freighter ran aground at about 7:37 a.m. near the Belle Isle Anchorage. It is carrying 21,000 tons of wheat from Canada to Italy.
Coast Guard response boats responded to the scene.
Officials say there is no pollution, injuries, damage, or impact to commercial traffic. Tug Wisconsin is also assisting.
#Breaking: At 7:37 am BARBRO G, a 623-foot freighter carrying 21,000 tons of wheat to Italy, reportedly aground outside Belle Isle Anchorage in #Detroit River. @USCG boats on scene. No pollution, damage, injuries, or impact to commercial traffic reported. Tug Wisconsin assisting.
— USCG Great Lakes (@USCGGreatLakes) November 27, 2023
In an update at around 1 p.m. Monday, Lt. j.g. Adeeb Ahmad with the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Detroit said a second tugboat was on the way to assist. When that tug arrives, the coast guard will help construct a plan to free the freighter and investigate if the freighter ensure everything still works properly.