Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after being hit by cargo ship
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after being hit by cargo ship

Deccan Chronicle  

: A major bridge in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it early Tuesday, and several vehicles fell into the river below. Rescuers were searching for at least seven people in the water.The vessel appears to have hit one of the supports of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the roadway to break apart in several places and plunge into the water, according to a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Our focus right now is trying to rescue and recover these people.”He added that some cargo appeared to be dangling from the bridge.Emergency responders were searching for at least seven people believed to be in the water, Cartwright said, though he said it’s too early to know how many people were affected. He called the collapse a “developing mass casualty event.”He said agencies received 911 calls around 1:30 a.m. reporting that a ship leaving Baltimore had struck a column on the bridge. Several vehicles were on the bridge at the time, including one the size of a tractor-trailer truck.Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. posted that emergency personnel were responding and rescue efforts were underway.“All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge.

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Maryland awards contract for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after deadly collapse
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maryland awards contract for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after deadly collapse

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Maryland transportation leaders on Thursday approved a contract for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge several months after the 1.6-mile steel span collapsed under the impact of a massive container ship that lost power and crashed into one of its supporting columns. In the immediate aftermath of the deadly March 26 collapse, officials quickly promised to rebuild the …

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge was briefly closed when a nearby ship had a steering problem
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge was briefly closed when a nearby ship had a steering problem

Associated Press  

— The Chesapeake Bay Bridge was briefly closed when a 946-foot vessel on its way to a scrapyard had a steering problem nearby, but it passed safely, officials said. Johnson, a spokesperson for the U.S. Maritime Administration, which owns the Denebola, said the ship had a problem with steering on Thursday afternoon, but it was quickly resolved, The Baltimore Sun …

Baltimore’s busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse
6 months, 1 week ago

Baltimore’s busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse

LA Times  

Tugboats escort the cargo ship Dali after it was refloated in Baltimore on May 20. Authorities anticipate commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore will soon return to normal levels after the channel fully reopened this week for the first time since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. “They are back open for business, ready to bring in the …

Baltimore Bridge: Shipping channel fully reopens more than 2 months after collapse
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Baltimore Bridge: Shipping channel fully reopens more than 2 months after collapse

CNN  

CNN — The Port of Baltimore’s shipping channel is fully operational again, response officials announced Monday, more than two months after a massive cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six construction workers and cutting off access to the crucial shipping artery. “We’ve cleared the Fort McHenry Federal Channel for safe transit,” Baltimore District Commander Col. Estee …

Johns Hopkins team assessing nation’s bridges after deadly Baltimore collapse
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Johns Hopkins team assessing nation’s bridges after deadly Baltimore collapse

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore are assessing the country’s bridges to determine the likelihood of another disaster like the one that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge. “The Key Bridge collapse was a wake-up call.” The steel span crumbled in an instant after the container ship Dali lost power and crashed into one of its supporting …

Ship that caused deadly Baltimore Key bridge collapse towed to port
7 months ago

Ship that caused deadly Baltimore Key bridge collapse towed to port

Al Jazeera  

Operation marks significant step in recovery efforts at the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest ports in the US. The bridge in the eastern state of Maryland was visible for the first time without the cargo ship, the US Army Corps of Engineers said in a post on social media. The Key Bridge Response Unified Command said the complex …

Loved ones await recovery of 2 bodies from Baltimore bridge wreckage a month after the collapse
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Loved ones await recovery of 2 bodies from Baltimore bridge wreckage a month after the collapse

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — A wooden cross is laden with Miguel Luna’s personal belongings — his construction uniform and work boots, a family photo, the flag of his native El Salvador — but his body remains missing after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. “It is one month, and there’s still two bodies under the water,” said Fernando Sajche, who …

New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key Bridge wreckage in Baltimore
7 months, 4 weeks ago

New deep-water channel allows first ship to pass Key Bridge wreckage in Baltimore

LA Times  

A cargo vessel moves through a newly opened, temporary deep-water channel in Baltimore Thursday after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago. The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore this week after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks …

Baltimore port to open deeper channel, enabling some cargo ships to pass after bridge collapse
8 months ago

Baltimore port to open deeper channel, enabling some cargo ships to pass after bridge collapse

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Officials in Baltimore plan to open a deeper channel for commercial ships to enter and leave the city’s port starting on Thursday — a significant step toward reopening the major maritime shipping hub that has remained closed to most traffic since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed last month. Five of the seven cargo ships that have been …

Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridge
8 months, 1 week ago

Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridge

Associated Press  

— Nearly three weeks since Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed under the impact of a wayward cargo ship, crews are using the largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard to haul the wreckage to a nearby salvage yard. A shearer breaks apart salvaged pieces of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge at Tradepoint Atlantic, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Sparrows …

Civil rights groups call for collapsed Baltimore bridge to be renamed when it's rebuilt because legacy of national anthem author Francis Scott Key is 'clouded with racism accusations'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Civil rights groups call for collapsed Baltimore bridge to be renamed when it's rebuilt because legacy of national anthem author Francis Scott Key is 'clouded with racism accusations'

Daily Mail  

Civil rights groups are calling for the collapsed Baltimore bridge to be renamed when it's rebuilt, citing accusations of racism against national anthem author Francis Scott Key. Civil rights groups are calling for the collapsed Baltimore bridge to be renamed when it's rebuilt, citing accusations of racism against national anthem author Francis Scott Key Key was a salve owner and …

Body of third Baltimore Key Bridge victim is recovered 10 days after collapse, with three of his construction crew colleagues still missing
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Body of third Baltimore Key Bridge victim is recovered 10 days after collapse, with three of his construction crew colleagues still missing

Daily Mail  

The body of a Baltimore Key Bridge victim has been recovered 10 days after the collapse - the third pulled from the Patapsco as another three are presumed dead. Construction worker Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, 38, was one of six killed when a cargo ship crashed into the bridge early March 26 The father-of-two was pulled from the river days after …

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse as a third body is found and Biden visits
8 months, 2 weeks ago

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse as a third body is found and Biden visits

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — A third body has been found at the site of last week’s bridge collapse in Baltimore. Here’s what we know as cleanup efforts get underway: THIRD BODY FOUND Authorities announced Friday evening that salvage divers recovered a third body from the water, identified as 38-year-old Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, one of the missing workers. His body was found around …

Engineers clearing collapsed Baltimore bridge say limited-access channel to port to open in 4 weeks
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Engineers clearing collapsed Baltimore bridge say limited-access channel to port to open in 4 weeks

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Engineers working to clear the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore said Thursday that they expect to be able to restore navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore by the end of this month. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced a “tentative timeline” Thursday, saying in a news release that it …

Maritime terminal prepares for influx of redirected ships as Baltimore bridge cleanup continues
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Maritime terminal prepares for influx of redirected ships as Baltimore bridge cleanup continues

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The only maritime shipping terminal currently operating in the Port of Baltimore is preparing to process an influx of ships as crews continue clearing the mangled wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. That includes six regularly scheduled ships and nine others redirected as access to the port’s main terminals remains blocked, posing a logistical nightmare for …

Baltimore bridge collapse sparks trade disruption as port shut indefinitely
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore bridge collapse sparks trade disruption as port shut indefinitely

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Another 30 small small cargo ships, tug boats …

Baltimore bridge: New channel to bypass collapse site now in use
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore bridge: New channel to bypass collapse site now in use

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Crews opened a second temporary channel on Tuesday allowing a limited amount of marine traffic to bypass the mangled wreckage of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which had blocked the vital port’s main shipping channel since its destruction one week ago. AP AUDIO: Second channel opened allowing some vessels to bypass wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse …

How will the Baltimore Key Bridge debris be cleared?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How will the Baltimore Key Bridge debris be cleared?

Al Jazeera  

A temporary route for vessels has opened in Baltimore following the collision of a cargo vessel with a major bridge last week. The first vessel has passed through a temporary alternate channel created around the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which was damaged last week after a cargo vessel collided with it. On March 26, at about 1:28am, the …

A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a temporary, alternate channel for vessels involved in clearing debris from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, part of a phased approach to opening the main shipping channel leading to the vital port, officials said Monday. He said crews have described the mangled steel girders of the fallen bridge as …

Watch: Days After Baltimore, Oklahoma State Diverted Traffic After a Barge Hit a Bridge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Days After Baltimore, Oklahoma State Diverted Traffic After a Barge Hit a Bridge

News 18  

The State Patrol in the US state of Oklahoma said Saturday that it closed a highway south of Sallisaw after a barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River. Troopers closed South US Highway 59 about 1:25 pm after receiving word of the incident and diverted traffic from the area, state patrol spokesperson Sarah Stewart said. The steel truss bridge …

In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identity
8 months, 3 weeks ago

In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identity

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Generations of Maryland workers — longshoremen, seafarers, steelworkers and crabbers whose livelihoods depend on Baltimore’s port — watched in disbelief this week as an iconic symbol of their maritime culture crumbled into the Patapsco River. The deadly collapse of the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge has shaken Baltimore to its core. “You build your own life.” Williams relied …

In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identity
8 months, 3 weeks ago

In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identity

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “You build your own life.” Williams relied on the Key Bridge to …

The impact of the Baltimore bridge disaster
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The impact of the Baltimore bridge disaster

Hindustan Times  

Editor’s note : Police in Maryland said that the six people who remain missing following the Key Bridge’s collapse are now presumed dead. “Never would you think that you would see…the Key Bridge tumble down like that,” Baltimore’s mayor, Brandon Scott, told reporters. “There is no question that the bridge would collapse due to the impact on the columns.” President …

Baltimore bridge collapse: Workers begin removing first piece of twisted steel
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore bridge collapse: Workers begin removing first piece of twisted steel

Hindustan Times  

Teams of engineers are working Saturday on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, A Maryland Natural Resources Police helicopter flies overhead as wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rests on the container ship Dali The bridge crumpled into the Patapsco River on Tuesday …

Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Teams of engineers worked Saturday on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which crumpled into the Patapsco River this week after a massive cargo ship crashed into one of its supports. Crews were carefully measuring and cutting the steel from the broken bridge before …

Baltimore bridge collapse: Cranes arrive to start removing wreckage from deadly disaster
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore bridge collapse: Cranes arrive to start removing wreckage from deadly disaster

The Hindu  

The largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard was being transported to Baltimore so crews on March 29 can begin removing the wreckage of a collapsed highway bridge that has halted a search for four workers still missing days after the disaster and blocked the city's vital port from operating. Wes Moore said the large crane, which was to arrive by …

As cranes arrive at Baltimore bridge collapse site, governor describes daunting task of cleaning up
8 months, 3 weeks ago

As cranes arrive at Baltimore bridge collapse site, governor describes daunting task of cleaning up

Associated Press  

AP AUDIO: Cranes arriving to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse. Wes Moore called the Francis Scott Key Bridge’s collapse following a freighter collision an “economic catastrophe” and described the challenges ahead for recovering the workers’ bodies and clearing tons of debris to reopen the Port of Baltimore. “The port handles more cars and more farm equipment than …

Baltimore bridge collapse survivor couldn't swim, wife says it's a miracle
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore bridge collapse survivor couldn't swim, wife says it's a miracle

Hindustan Times  

Julio Cervantes, a construction worker who was part of the team on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed early Tuesday morning in Baltimore, miraculously survived the incident despite not knowing how to swim. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MARCH 28: Police block off the approach of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore …

Baltimore bridge collapse takes toll on port workers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore bridge collapse takes toll on port workers

NPR  

Baltimore bridge collapse takes toll on port workers Workers at the Port of Baltimore are losing their jobs because of the bridge collapse. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the resulting blockage of the shipping channel means lost work for many at the Port of Baltimore. WAMSLEY: Still, he expects Baltimore's port to …

The Baltimore bridge collapse reminds us immigrants often do unheralded and dangerous work
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Baltimore bridge collapse reminds us immigrants often do unheralded and dangerous work

LA Times  

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after a cargo ship rammed it killed two workers, and four others are missing and presumed dead. This week provided a stark reminder of just how integral immigrants are to the nation’s infrastructure when two men died, and four more are missing and presumed dead, following the bridge collapse in …

Baltimore bridge collapse: Maryland seeks $60M in federal help
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore bridge collapse: Maryland seeks $60M in federal help

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warned Thursday of a “very long road ahead” to recover from the loss of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge as the Biden administration approved $60 million in immediate federal aid after the deadly collapse. “We have a very long road ahead of us.” A container ship rests against the wreckage of the Francis Scott …

Efforts underway to remove Baltimore bridge ruins; search suspended for 4 workers presumed dead
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Efforts underway to remove Baltimore bridge ruins; search suspended for 4 workers presumed dead

LA Times  

Authorities started cleaning up the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Thursday after ending the search for the remaining four missing workers, presumed dead, who fell into the water when the bridge went down. Officials pulled the bodies of 35-year-old Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes of Baltimore and 26-year-old Dorlian Castillo Cabrera of Dundalk, Md., from a submerged …

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Ship Dali's black box recovered, crew could be stranded on board for two weeks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Ship Dali's black box recovered, crew could be stranded on board for two weeks

Hindustan Times  

US federal safety investigators recovered the data recorder, also known as black box, from the cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse into Patapsco River on Tuesday. The US Coast Guard Cutter Frank Drew patrols near the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was struck by the container ship Dali in Baltimore, Maryland, …

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: What Happened and What Needs To Change
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: What Happened and What Needs To Change

The Quint  

This was not the first time a ship hit the Francis Scott Bridge. Around the world, 35 major bridge collapses resulting in fatalities were caused by collisions between 1960 and 2015, according to a 2018 report from the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure. Collisions between ships and bridges in the 1970s and early 1980s led to a significant improvement …

Haunting satellite images show Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge wiped out by Dali cargo ship
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Haunting satellite images show Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge wiped out by Dali cargo ship

Daily Mail  

Haunting satellite images show the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge's destruction after being struck by a 105,000 ton shipping container. Haunting satellite images show the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge's destruction after being struck by a 105,000 ton shipping container Aerial images show the Dali container partially covered by the destroyed bridge, as the other parts …

Baltimore Key bridge collapse: Divers recover 2 bodies from water
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore Key bridge collapse: Divers recover 2 bodies from water

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The cargo ship that lost power and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine maintenance” in port beforehand, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday, as divers recovered the bodies of two of six workers who plunged into the water when it collapsed. Wes Moore addressed their families in Spanish during the news conference, saying, “Estamos contigo, …

For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes, uncertain prospects
8 months, 3 weeks ago

For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes, uncertain prospects

NPR  

For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes, uncertain prospects Enlarge this image toggle caption Carol Guzy for NPR Carol Guzy for NPR For Marylanders like Becky Grimes, who works at an Amazon warehouse near the eastern end of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the bridge's sudden collapse immediately changed the shape of her day — and many days ahead. …

Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse and what do we know about the ship? | Explained
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse and what do we know about the ship? | Explained

The Hindu  

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early on Tuesday after a container ship smashed into a pylon, sending vehicles and eight people into frigid water below. Authorities stopped people from using the bridge after the ship sent out a mayday call, which Maryland's governor said saved lives. Authorities saved lives by stopping vehicles from using the bridge after the ship …

Named for ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ author, Francis Scott Key Bridge was part of Baltimore’s identity
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Named for ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ author, Francis Scott Key Bridge was part of Baltimore’s identity

Associated Press  

The bridge that collapsed into a Maryland river after a ship strike Tuesday was iconic — erected almost five decades ago, named after the author of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and part of the very fabric of Baltimore. Built near the spot where Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment of a fort that inspired what would become America’s national anthem, the …

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

Associated Press  

A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the span to collapse and presumably killing six construction workers. The U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday that the ship underwent “routine engine maintenance” in the port before it lost power. An inspection of the Dali last June at a port in Chile identified a problem with the ship’s “propulsion …

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

The Independent  

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Cargo ship’s journey before Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Cargo ship’s journey before Baltimore Key Bridge collapse

The Independent  

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Key Bridge collapse: Baltimore Ravens and Orioles praise rescue workers scrambling to save lives and vow city will 'stand together in the aftermath of this tragic event'
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Key Bridge collapse: Baltimore Ravens and Orioles praise rescue workers scrambling to save lives and vow city will 'stand together in the aftermath of this tragic event'

Daily Mail  

The Baltimore Ravens and Orioles insist the city will 'stand together' following the terrifying collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early on Tuesday morning. The Baltimore Ravens and Orioles insist the city will 'stand together' following the terrifying collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge NFL team the Ravens heaped praise on rescue workers attempting to save dozens of …

Cargo ship issued mayday before hitting Baltimore's bridge, enabling authorities to limit traffic
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Cargo ship issued mayday before hitting Baltimore's bridge, enabling authorities to limit traffic

Deccan Chronicle  

Baltimore, Mar 26 The operators of a cargo ship lost power and issued a mayday call moments before slamming into a Baltimore bridge, enabling authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span, the Maryland governor said. It was also not clear what caused the cargo ship to crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge long before the busy morning commute …

Dramatic aerial photos reveal true extent of Baltimore Key Bridge crash
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Dramatic aerial photos reveal true extent of Baltimore Key Bridge crash

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dramatic new aerial photos …

Baltimore Key Bridge Collapses After Ship Crash: Live Updates
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Baltimore Key Bridge Collapses After Ship Crash: Live Updates

Huff Post  

AP Photo/Matt Rourke Governor Hails Dive Teams, Says Rebuilding Bridge Is 'Imperative' Gov. Wes Moore recognized the bravery and "heroism" of first responders continuing recovery efforts for the six people missing, while stressing it being “imperative” to rebuild the lost bridge and get the nearby Port of Baltimore back up and running again. "I will devote every single resource to …

Cargo ship hits Baltimore's Key Bridge, bringing it down. Rescuers are looking for people in water
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Cargo ship hits Baltimore's Key Bridge, bringing it down. Rescuers are looking for people in water

Deccan Chronicle  

Baltimore, Mar 26 A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. It was also not clear what caused the cargo ship to crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge long before the busy morning commute in what one official called a “developing mass casualty event” in …

A list of major US bridge collapses caused by ships and barges
8 months, 4 weeks ago

A list of major US bridge collapses caused by ships and barges

Deccan Chronicle  

Baltimore, Mar 26 A container ship struck a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to plunge into the river below. From 1960 to 2015, there have been 35 major bridge collapses worldwide due to ship or barge collision, with a total of 342 people killed, according to a 2018 report from the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure. …

Divers and sonar crews race against the tide as they desperately search for survivors of Baltimore bridge collapse amid fears TWENTY victims plunged into freezing 47F waters: Two are saved with one in
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Divers and sonar crews race against the tide as they desperately search for survivors of Baltimore bridge collapse amid fears TWENTY victims plunged into freezing 47F waters: Two are saved with one in

Daily Mail  

As many as 20 people remain unaccounted for in the water; two were rescued Baltimore officials are racing to save up to 20 people who plunged into the Patapsco River after a Singaporean-flagged cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Baltimore officials are on a race to save up to 20 people who plunged into the Patapsco River …

A list of major US bridge collapses caused by ships and barges
8 months, 4 weeks ago

A list of major US bridge collapses caused by ships and barges

Associated Press  

Follow AP for live coverage of Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse A container ship struck a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to plunge into the river below. A list of notable disasters involving ships or barges hitting bridges in the U.S.: POPP’S FERRY BRIDGE March 20, 2009: A vessel pushing eight barges rammed into the Popp’s Ferry Bridge …

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