There were no immediate reports of injuries, although officials said one person on the barge was knocked into the water and quickly rescued.
, on Wednesday, spilling oil into surrounding waters and closing the only road to a smaller and separate island that is home to a university, officials said.
The barge, which is owned by Martin Petroleum, has a 30,000-gallon capacity, but it's not clear how much leaked into the bay, said Galveston County spokesperson Spencer Lewis. He said about 10.5 kilometres of the waterway was shut down as a result of the spill. "Engineers from the Texas Department of Transportation are also enroute to inspect the roadway and determine if there is damage," the statement said. "The bridge will remain closed until it is deemed safe to use."
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