The Latest: Mississippi River Oil Spill Not Affecting Port ABC News The collision occurred late Wednesday near Columbus, Kentucky. The Coast Guard said in a statement Thursday that it is working with the barge owner and an oil spill response organization to determine the amount of slurry oil that spilled. The cause is ... Coast Guard: Tow Boat Collision On Mississippi Causes Oil Spill Oil spill closes Kentucky stretch of Miss. River Oil Spill Closes Mississippi River Near Paducah |