Hazmat Response Following Marine Accident in Conneaut Harbor

Conneaut, OH – This evening around 6:30 PM, first responders from the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to assist Conneaut Fire with a reported marine accident at the Pittsburgh and Conneaut Dock Company’s marine dock.

According to initial reports, a watercraft struck the southern end of the slip with occupants onboard the boat. The incident resulted in reported injuries and created a hazardous materials situation.

Emergency crews on scene deployed containment booms to prevent hazardous substances from spreading further into the waterways. Two individuals were transported from the scene to a nearby hospital.

Local authorities remained on scene through the evening to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.