Canadian Coast Guard Ship Gordon Reid is en route to Swanson Bay right now to assist a Barge that has capsized. Dan Bate with the Coast Guard tells CFAX 1070 The incident happened at 7:15 -- when the 37 metre US tug reported that their barge had overturned in Graham Reach. The tug has confirmed that the barge contained sand and gravel. The tug is attempting to tow the overturned barge into sheltered waters.
The Barge is still afloat. We have reports that 4 people were aboard the Barge at the time.