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River Rescue crews called to scene of sinking boat on Allegheny River

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Just after 5 on Friday evening, Pittsburgh Police and EMS river rescue officers were called to the North Shore to assist with a sinking boat that was leaking fuel. 

Hazmat teams were also called to the scene due to the leaking fuel and they deployed a boom to help contain the fuel spill. 

No injuries were reported and a towing company is currently working to recover the sunken boat. 

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