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Freighter loses power, strikes marina
Comments 0 | Recommend 0MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) - U.S. Coast Guard crews have removed a freighter that slammed into a wall at the Miami Beach Marina as it left the Port of Miami.
Authorities say no injuries were reported after the 252-foot freighter hit the wall early Sunday.
The Panamanian-flagged Rio Haina is carrying a load of containers. According to the Coast Guard, the vessel lost power and
steering capabilities as it navigated through Government Cut outside port.
Tug boats helped tow the freighter off the marina's breakwall at high tide.
The Coast Guard says there was no sign of any pollution.
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