US Coast Guard responds to oil spill near Galveston, Texas

Oct 29 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard said on Wednesday it is responding to an oil discharge that occurred near Galveston, Texas, on Tuesday.

"Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston watchstanders received a call at approximately 9:50 p.m. reporting a discharge of fuel oil spilled by a vessel near Pier 32 at the Port of Galveston following an allision with the pier," the Coast Guard said in a statement.

The source of the spill has been secured, and the Galveston Ship Channel has been closed from Gulf Copper to Pelican Island Bridge to minimize impact, it added.

The Coast Guard said that the Texas General Land Office and Forestwave Navigation BV, the responsible party, are jointly managing the response, with personnel and assets deployed on scene.

The volume of the spill is still under investigation and there have been no reports of injuries or wildlife impacts so far, the Coast Guard said.