Five Complain of Injuries After Chalmette Ferry Collides with Barge in New Orleans

Posted in Barge Accidents,Louisiana Maritime News,US Coast Guard (USCG) on November 12, 2012

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Three crew members and two passengers on the Chalmette Ferry complained of minor injuries after the ferry collided with a barge on Friday, Oct 26, causing minor damage to both vessels.

Chalmette Ferry shuts down after hitting barge on Oct 26 in New Orleans

According to the Coast Guard, the accident occurred at about 10 a.m. Friday knocking the ferry out of service. Non of the crew or passengers were taken to the hospital for treatment.

The accident remains under investigation by the Coast Guard at this time.

Blog post by barge injury lawyer Gordon & Elias, LLP