Oil Tanker Crashes Into Bridge Connecting Maine And New Hampshire
Apr 2, 2013, 00:09 IST
WikipediaThe Sarah Mildred Long Bridge, seen from Kittery, Maine.A tanker carrying tallow oil crashed into a bridge linking Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Kittery, Maine, the AP reports.
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There are no signs of a spill or reports of injuries, according to the AP.
The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. EST when the tanker hit the side of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge following a mechanical failure.
Tallow oil is made from pressing rendered animal fat. It's used to produce soap and in animal feed.