One Missing After Boat Overturns Near Key Bridge

One Missing After Boat Overturns Near Key Bridge

by ARLnow.com June 4, 2018 at 12:30 pm

Rescuers are searching for a worker who remains unaccounted for after a small barge overturned in the Potomac River near the Key Bridge Monday morning.

At least people were rescued after what was described as a “workboat” reportedly flipped over amid a strong current in the rain-swelled Potomac. A total of six people were in the water and five made it out uninjured, according to Twitter posts from D.C. Fire and EMS.

An “extensive search” remains underway, D.C. Fire said.

The Key Bridge is in the midst of a $14.5 million rehabilitation project.

Water Rescue Potomac River beneath Key Bridge. 3 people in water. 2 removed and 1 unaccounted for. This was reported as a workboat overturned.

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Update Key Bridge water rescue: 1 worker remains unaccounted for in river. Extensive search in progress utilizing 2 #DCsBravest fireboats + 2 inflatables. 5 others who were in water evaluated and Uninjured. Will not be transported.

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Update Potomac River water incident: This has transitioned from a rescue to a recovery operation. We are releasing most assets. Thanks to @PGFDNews and @AlexandriaVAFD for assistance from their fireboats, as well as our partners at @DCPoliceDept Harbor Div.

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