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Ship Runs Aground Near Burlington Bristol Bridge

Coast Guard officials are investigating a ship that ran aground in the Delaware River Wednesday near the Burlington Bristol Bridge in Burlington City.

The Liberian-flagged 600-foot bulk carrier, Agia Irini, was traveling southbound when it lost propulsion and ran aground around 2 p.m. The 65-foot Coast Guard Cutter Cleat responded to the scene and crew members investigated the ship.

β€œThe ship was refloated and is en route to safe anchorage for further Coast Guard investigation,” an official said.

No injuries or pollution were reported after the incident.
 

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