River Current Slams Barge into Bridge Cincinnati, Ohio — March 15, 2024 A cargo barge was caught in a powerful current on the Ohio River Friday, leading to a tense and damaging collision with a bridge support pillar. Swollen by recent heavy rains, the river’s rapid flow proved too much for the vessel, pushing it sideways into the unyielding concrete structure. The dramatic video, filmed from atop the bridge, captures the harrowing moment of impact. The barge, unable to correct its course, is for