Coast Guard: Incorrect crane height information caused Talmadge Bridge collision

Published
February 06, 2026
Location
Savannah, Georgia
800 block of Carter Street for house fire Thursday night
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Incident type
Boating, Vandalism, Transit

Summary

Bus Crash Savannah Georgia in Savannah, Georgia: A tugboat's crane collided with the Talmadge Bridge in August 2025, causing $450,000 in damage and no injuries. The incident occurred due to incorrect crane height information provided by the operator, leading to a boom collision with the bridge.

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Coast Guard: Incorrect crane height information caused Talmadge Bridge collision

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