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Bulk carrier Federal Yamaska runs aground in St. Lawrence River near Montreal
The Federal Yamaska lost all engine power before grounding near Verchères, Quebec, with no injuries or pollution reported, officials said.
- A 180-metre bulk carrier named Federal Yamaska has run aground in the St. Lawrence River near Montreal at around 5:45 a.m., according to the Canadian Coast Guard.
- No injuries or pollution have been reported, and the ship is carrying sugar while partially blocking the channel, allowing other vessels to navigate around it.
- Authorities are working with the ship's owner on a refloating plan, which may take several hours to days, and low water levels did not contribute to the incident.
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As it is frozen at the stop, the "Federal Yamaska" creates an obstruction in the area of Verchères.
·Montreal, Canada
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Bulk carrier Federal Yamaska runs aground in St. Lawrence River near Montreal
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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