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 of May, less than three months after the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse, Maryland's governor declared on Sunday. The governor appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation and said that President Joe Biden’s goal of completing work to reopen both the federal and state shipping channels by the end of May was possible to achieve with “24/7” effort from first responders, recovery diving teams, and teams tasked with removing the wreckage. “We are going to do everything in our power to make sure we’re bringing closure and comfort to these families, to be able to reopen this channel, to be able to support our workers and support families who have been impacted by it, and also begin the process of the rebuild of the bridge.” “It is an aggressive timeline, but we are going to work around the clock to make sure that we hit this timeline,” said the governor, who noted that salvage teams have already removed “hundreds of tons” of steel and concrete from the Patapsco River. Maryland Governor Wes Moore shakes hands with President Joe Biden as they visit the site of the Key Bridge collapse on 5 April The US Army Corps of Engineers “tentatively expect to open a limited access channel for.

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Maryland failed to assess the vulnerability of its Francis Scott Key Bridge long before it collapsed
4 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, and a return to normal is expected
9 months, 1 week ago

Baltimore’s busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse, and a return to normal is expected

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore is expected to return to normal levels next month, officials said Wednesday, after the channel fully reopened this week for the first time since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March. “I’ve been waiting to say this for every day for the last 11 weeks: Maryland, the …

Baltimore’s busy port fully reopens after bridge collapse
9 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
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 …

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 …

Third temporary channel opens for vessels to Baltimore port after bridge collapse
11 months ago

Third temporary channel opens for vessels to Baltimore port after bridge collapse

The Independent  

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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 …

Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues

Associated Press  

— A third channel will open this month at Baltimore’s port after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse two weeks ago, and Maryland’s congressional delegation will sponsor legislation seeking federal aid to pay 100% of the cost of a new bridge, Sen. Ben Cardin said Tuesday. The bridge collapsed March 26 after being struck by the cargo ship Dali, which …

Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues

The Independent  

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Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridge

Associated Press  

Wes Moore said Monday he plans to meet with members of Congress to discuss support for rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which has blocked the main shipping channel at Baltimore’s port for nearly two weeks. “This is an opportunity to support a port that is directly responsible for the hiring of tens of thousands of people.” As Maryland …

Maryland Gov Confirms 'Aggressive Timeline' For Full Reopening Of Baltimore Port
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maryland Gov Confirms 'Aggressive Timeline' For Full Reopening Of Baltimore Port

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Sunday said the timeline provided by President Joe Biden for the resumption of normal operations at the Port of Baltimore by the end of May is “realistic” as works continue following the tragic accident that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month. In an interview with CBS’s …

Biden vows ‘we will not rest’ until Baltimore’s Key Bridge is rebuilt as he visits scene of disaster
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden vows ‘we will not rest’ until Baltimore’s Key Bridge is rebuilt as he visits scene of disaster

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 As workers continue efforts to cut apart and remove the …

Biden Gives Details On Baltimore Bridge And Port Reopening Timeline
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden Gives Details On Baltimore Bridge And Port Reopening Timeline

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden said the Port of Baltimore, impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, would resume normal operations by the end of May as he once again pledged federal government support for the area on Friday. Grant funds totaling some $8 million will help a nearby port, Sparrows Point, take on more ships, Biden said, …

Engineers clearing collapsed Baltimore bridge say limited-access channel to port to open in 4 weeks
11 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
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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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 …

Baltimore ship crew worried ‘what world thinks’ of them days after Key Bridge collapse
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore ship crew worried ‘what world thinks’ of them days after Key Bridge collapse

The Independent  

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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 …

A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site
11 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Baltimore bridge collapse: a bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore bridge collapse: a bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change

ABC  

When the container ship MV Dali, 300 metres long and massing around 100,000 tonnes, lost power and slammed into one of the support piers of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the bridge collapsed in moments. A 20th century bridge meets a 21st century ship The Francis Scott Key Bridge was built through the mid 1970s and opened in …

Haunting satellite images show Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge wiped out by Dali cargo ship
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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 …

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse
11 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 …

Baltimore Key Bridge Collapses After Ship Crash: Live Updates
11 months, 3 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 …

Key Bridge collapse mapped: Where is the Baltimore bridge in the US and where did incident take place?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Key Bridge collapse mapped: Where is the Baltimore bridge in the US and where did incident take place?

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 A “mass casualty incident” …

Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water

Deccan Chronicle  

Baltimore, Mar 26 A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a large boat collided with it early Tuesday morning, and multiple vehicles fell into the water. Emergency responders were searching for at least seven people believed to be in the water, Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore Fire Department, told The Associated Press …

Baltimore Key bridge collapse: 6 presumed dead, search resumes Wednesday
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore Key bridge collapse: 6 presumed dead, search resumes Wednesday

Associated Press  

Follow AP for live coverage of Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse BALTIMORE — A cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying collapse that could disrupt a vital shipping port for months. The ship’s crew issued a mayday …

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: All we know about the ship crash and victims
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: All we know about the ship crash and victims

Al Jazeera  

Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after a container ship smashes into the four-lane span, plunging cars into the river. The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, has collapsed after a cargo ship hit one of its support columns. About 1:27am on Tuesday, a container ship collided with one of the pillars supporting the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the …

Baltimore Key bridge collapse: Daylight aerial footage shows extent of damage
11 months, 3 weeks 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, …

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