Baltimore Key bridge collapse: Daylight aerial footage shows extent of damage
1 year ago

Baltimore Key bridge collapse: Daylight aerial footage shows extent of damage

India Today  

Aerial footage shot in the daylight has shed light on the magnitude of damage to the collapsed Baltimore's Francis Scott Key bridge after a container ship collided into one of its columns during the early hours of Tuesday. AERIAL VIEW: The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday after a column was hit by a large container ship, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River, authorities said. Details: https://t.co/yU6A64ocuv pic.twitter.com/w9fJG8TybJ — WJZ | CBS Baltimore March 26, 2024 AERIAL VIEW: The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday after a column was hit by a large container ship, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River, authorities said. Details: https://t.co/yU6A64ocuv pic.twitter.com/w9fJG8TybJ — WJZ | CBS Baltimore March 26, 2024 At around 1:30 am, a 948-foot container vessel smashed a portion of the bridge's structure, plunging several cars into the water, and triggering fears of several casualties.

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Maryland failed to assess the vulnerability of its Francis Scott Key Bridge long before it collapsed
5 days, 2 hours ago

Maryland failed to assess the vulnerability of its Francis Scott Key Bridge long before it collapsed

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The Maryland Transportation Authority failed to complete a recommended vulnerability assessment that would have shown the Francis Scott Key Bridge was at significant risk of collapse from a ship strike long before its demise last year, according to federal investigators. When board investigators performed the vulnerability assessment for Baltimore’s Key Bridge, they found it was almost 30 times …

Maryland awards contract for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild after deadly collapse
6 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 …

Traffic resumes through Baltimore's busy port after $100M cleanup of collapsed bridge
9 months, 1 week ago

Traffic resumes through Baltimore's busy port after $100M cleanup of collapsed bridge

Deccan Chronicle  

BALTIMORE: Authorities anticipate commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore will soon return to normal levels since the channel fully reopened earlier this week for the first time since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. “They are back open for business, ready to bring in the largest container ships that call there,” U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath …

Baltimore’s busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse
9 months, 2 weeks 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
9 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
9 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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Ship that caused deadly Baltimore Key bridge collapse towed to port
10 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 …

Crews use explosives to demolish Baltimore bridge and free cargo ship
10 months, 1 week ago

Crews use explosives to demolish Baltimore bridge and free cargo ship

The Independent  

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Collapsed Baltimore bridge span comes down with a boom after crews set off chain of explosives
10 months, 1 week ago

Collapsed Baltimore bridge span comes down with a boom after crews set off chain of explosives

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Crews set off a chain of carefully placed explosives Monday to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, and with a boom and a splash, the mangled steel trusses came crashing down into the river below. “It’s a lot like peeling back an onion,” said Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon of …

Bridge projects across U.S. offer clues to what may replace Baltimore's fallen span
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Bridge projects across U.S. offer clues to what may replace Baltimore's fallen span

NPR  

Bridge projects across U.S. offer clues to what may replace Baltimore's fallen span Enlarge this image toggle caption Julia Nikhinson/AP Julia Nikhinson/AP When the 1,200-foot-long Francis Scott Key Bridge opened in 1977, its enormous steel-truss design was the state of the art for river crossings. Sponsor Message For Baltimore's Key Bridge, doubling the number of automobile lanes from four to …

Rebuilding collapsed Baltimore bridge will cost up to $1.9bn, say Maryland officials
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rebuilding collapsed Baltimore bridge will cost up to $1.9bn, say Maryland officials

The Independent  

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The ship that brought down a Baltimore bridge to be removed from collapse site in the coming weeks
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The ship that brought down a Baltimore bridge to be removed from collapse site in the coming weeks

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — At the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, crews plan to refloat and remove the grounded Dali container ship within roughly the next 10 days, allowing more maritime traffic to resume through Baltimore’s port. Crews have identified “areas of interest” where they believe the bodies could be, but they’ve been unable to access them so far, …

Loved ones await recovery of 2 bodies from Baltimore bridge wreckage a month after the collapse
10 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 …

Baltimore port to open deeper channel, enabling some cargo ships to pass after bridge collapse
11 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
11 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 …

Port of Baltimore will be open by end of May, Maryland governor says
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Port of Baltimore will be open by end of May, Maryland governor says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The port of Baltimore will be reopened by the end …

Salvage crews have begun removing containers from the ship that collapsed Baltimore’s Key bridge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Salvage crews have begun removing containers from the ship that collapsed Baltimore’s Key bridge

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Salvage crews on Sunday began removing containers from the deck of the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, an important step toward the full reopening of one of the nation’s main shipping lanes. The removal of the containers from the deck of the Dali would continue this week as weather …

Body of third Baltimore Key Bridge victim is recovered 10 days after collapse, with three of his construction crew colleagues still missing
11 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
11 months, 3 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 …

Maritime terminal prepares for influx of redirected ships as Baltimore bridge cleanup continues
11 months, 3 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 …

Multiple people presumed dead after Baltimore Key Bridge collapse. Here’s everything we know
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Multiple people presumed dead after Baltimore Key Bridge collapse. Here’s everything we know

The Independent  

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

Baltimore bridge collapse sparks trade disruption as port shut indefinitely

The Independent  

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New Baltimore bridge collapse images emerge of wreckage at bottom of river
11 months, 3 weeks ago

New Baltimore bridge collapse images emerge of wreckage at bottom of river

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 New images show the …

Baltimore bridge: New channel to bypass collapse site now in use
11 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?
11 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 …

The economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse

NPR  

The economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse One week after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, we look at the economic impact in the city and the ripple effects on industries that relied on the port. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: We start this hour, though, marking one week since a malfunctioning cargo barge collapsed a …

The 7 bridges in the US that are at risk of a Baltimore-like disaster: Including the Golden Gate and Verrazzano
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The 7 bridges in the US that are at risk of a Baltimore-like disaster: Including the Golden Gate and Verrazzano

Daily Mail  

There are at least seven bridges in the US with similar size and reach of Baltimore's now-collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, making them vulnerable to a similar future tragedy, according to the latest federal data. Seven bridges with the size and reach of Baltimore's now collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge are vulnerable to a similar future tragedy, according to the …

Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Crews at Baltimore bridge collapse continue meticulous work of removing twisted steel and concrete

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — As divers assisted crews with the complicated and meticulous operation of removing the steel and concrete from the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, some near the site took time on Easter Sunday to reflect on the six workers presumed to have plunged to their deaths. In this photo provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, a Coast …

Barge hits bridge in Oklahoma just days after Baltimore tragedy
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Barge hits bridge in Oklahoma just days after Baltimore tragedy

The Independent  

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Watch: Days After Baltimore, Oklahoma State Diverted Traffic After a Barge Hit a Bridge
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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 …

'No timeline' to recover 4 bodies after Baltimore bridge collapse, as cleanup begins
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'No timeline' to recover 4 bodies after Baltimore bridge collapse, as cleanup begins

NPR  

'No timeline' to recover 4 bodies after Baltimore bridge collapse, as cleanup begins Enlarge this image toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images It looked like a crime scene at the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Sunday, where police were keeping people and drones away. Moore said that heavy …

Baltimore bridge collapse: Workers begin removing first piece of twisted steel
11 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
11 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: Who will pay for the destroyed bridge, harmed businesses and lost lives?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore bridge collapse: Who will pay for the destroyed bridge, harmed businesses and lost lives?

New Indian Express  

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland is a multi-layered tragedy: For the families and friends of those killed or presumed dead, it’s a profound and personal loss. The disaster happened early Tuesday when a cargo ship lost power and rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The wreckage closed the Port of Baltimore, a major shipping …

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster has scarred a skyline and a city
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster has scarred a skyline and a city

ABC  

The day after an off-course ship sent the Francis Scott Key Bridge tumbling, Brenda and Nicole Kelarakos have come to see the wreckage and say a prayer. "It's a bridge that significance to our country," Nicole says. She's referring to Francis Scott Key – in whose honour the bridge was named – and the national anthem he penned here at …

Biden To Visit Baltimore Following Key Bridge Collapse
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden To Visit Baltimore Following Key Bridge Collapse

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden said he plans to visit Baltimore following a deadly bridge collapse earlier this week. On Tuesday morning, a massive ship crashed into the Key bridge after experiencing power issues, sending the structure plummeting into the Patapsco River. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the bridge wasn’t made to withstand the force of a 984-foot-long cargo …

Baltimore bridge collapse: Eastern Seaboard's largest crane to clear wreckage
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore bridge collapse: Eastern Seaboard's largest crane to clear wreckage

Hindustan Times  

A crane appeared at the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepared Friday to begin clearing wreckage that has stymied the search for four missing workers and blocked ships from entering or leaving the city's vital port. “The divers can put their hands on that faceplate, and they can’t even see their hands,” said Donald Gibbons, …

As Cranes Arrive At Baltimore Bridge Collapse Site, Governor Describes Daunting Task Of Cleaning Up
11 months, 3 weeks ago

As Cranes Arrive At Baltimore Bridge Collapse Site, Governor Describes Daunting Task Of Cleaning Up

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BALTIMORE — A crane that can lift 1,000 tons, described as one of the largest on the Eastern Seaboard, appeared near the site of a collapsed highway bridge in Baltimore as crews prepared Friday to begin clearing wreckage that has stymied the search for four workers missing and presumed dead and blocked ships from entering or leaving …

Baltimore bridge collapse: Cranes arrive to start removing wreckage from deadly disaster
11 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 …

Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse so quickly? Engineering experts explain tragic structural failure
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse so quickly? Engineering experts explain tragic structural failure

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They can also be in the form of artificial islands; these are for very large ships and …

As cranes arrive at Baltimore bridge collapse site, governor describes daunting task of cleaning up
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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 …

Two bodies of missing workers found in submerged truck after Baltimore Key Bridge collapse
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Two bodies of missing workers found in submerged truck after Baltimore Key Bridge collapse

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 Two bodies have now …

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