BURLINGTON CITY — A large cargo ship ran ground in the Delaware River off Burlington City, the police department said Wednesday afternoon.

The ship ran aground near the Burlington Bristol Bridge after it lost propulsion, according to 6ABC.com. The Burlington City Police Department said the U.S. Coast Guard are on scene and no injuries were reported.

The ship is named the Agia Irini, and according to the website www.marinetraffic.com, the tanker is heading from Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. The bulk carrier is currently sailing under the Liberian flag.

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