Historical Events tagged with "webbers falls"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Collision of Tugboat and Interstate 40 Pier
May 26th, 2002 22 years ago
A tugboat named Robert Y. Love collided with a support pier of Interstate 40 on the Arkansas River near Webbers Falls, Oklahoma. The collision led to the tragic sinking of the towboat and caused significant damage to the bridge structure. Despite rescue efforts, 14 people died, with an additional 11 individuals injured in the incident. The event raised serious concerns about navigational safety on the river.
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