Major oil spill spotted on Mississippi River

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Major oil spill spotted on Mississippi River

The Associated Press

September 02, 2005

State officials said Friday they have spotted a huge oil spill near two storage tanks at the town of Venice, on the Mississippi River downstream from New Orleans.

A flyover by the Department of Environmental Quality revealed what was described as a major oil spill.

"Two tanks with the capacity of holding 2 million barrels appear to be leaking," the statement said.

No further details were given.

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050902/APN/509020930&cachetime=3&template=dateline

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