An estimated 50 gallons of oil leaked into San Francisco Bay near Pier 70 this morning when a dry dock crane tipped into the water, U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Erik Swanson said.

The crane, owned by BAE Systems, can only hold about 100 gallons of oil at one time, according to Swanson. Officials said about 50 gallons were in the crane when it dropped into the water, Swanson said.

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