Ship runs aground in the St. Lawrence seaway

MONTREAL — An oil leak forced the closure of a section of the St. Lawrence seaway late Monday night.

Crews were reportedly still working to clean up the mess Tuesday morning after a Canada Steamship Lines vessel ran aground near the Côte Sainte-Catherine lock, just south of Montreal.

The ship’s fuel tank was reportedly punctured in the accident, allowing an unknown amount of oil to leak into the surrounding waters. Environment Canada officials were on the scene Tuesday morning, and nearby communities were advised to check their water filtration facilities for any signs of oil contamination.