Two killed when boat, towboat collide on Ohio River

(CINCINNATI) — Two men were killed when their pleasure boat collided with a towboat Thursday night on the Ohio River, the New York Daily News reported. The accident occurred near downtown Cincinnati as the towboat was guiding a barge. Both of the victims were off-duty FBI employees.

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The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard:

(CINCINNATI) — The Coast Guard is investigating a fatal collision between a towboat and a pleasure craft near Cincinnati, Thursday evening.

Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Ohio River Valley received notification of the incident from the Bellvue-Dayton Fire Department, who conducted initial response efforts along with Cincinnati Fire Department and Newport Fire Department.

The Coast Guard responded by issuing an urgent marine information broadcast to boaters and establishing a safety zone in the vicinity of the incident.

“We offer deepest condolences to the family and friends affected by this incident,” said Capt. Richard Timme, commander, Sector Ohio Valley. “The Coast Guard will conduct a thorough investigation of the incident.”