Barge collision near Angola; 18 injured
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At least 18 people were injured this evening when a crewboat carrying employees of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola collided with a barge on the Mississippi River near the prison, said Kathy Fontenot, a spokeswoman for the prison.
The incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. during a shift change, Fontenot said. At least two people were seriously injured and some of the injured had to be airlifted to area hospitals, she said.
West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Austin Daniel said he sent deputies to assist emergency personnel but he said no one went into the river.
The incident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. during a shift change, Fontenot said. At least two people were seriously injured and some of the injured had to be airlifted to area hospitals, she said.
West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Austin Daniel said he sent deputies to assist emergency personnel but he said no one went into the river.
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