The collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore led to the submersion of a truck in the Patapsco River, with another vehicle still hanging from the wreckage. Divers are currently searching for six construction workers presumed to be dead in the disaster. Maryland Governor Wes Moore expressed gratitude to the divers and first responders for their efforts in challenging conditions, including cold water temperatures and heavy tides. The ship involved in the incident, the Dali, was en route from Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, under a Singapore flag when it struck a pillar of the bridge, causing it to collapse.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that it is too early to provide a timeline for clearing the channel, which is around 50 feet deep. The ship was under the supervision of one or more local pilots at the time of the accident, who navigate vessels in and out of ports safely. The management company, Synergy Marine Group, reported that one crew member was hospitalized for a minor injury. The Dali is owned by Grace Ocean Private Ltd., with Danish shipping company Maersk chartering the vessel. The ship had been inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard in New York in September with no deficiencies detected, according to Equasis.
Efforts are underway to recover the truck that was submerged in the Patapsco River and secure the vehicle still hanging from the collapsed bridge. Divers continue to search for the missing construction workers in challenging conditions, with limited visibility and cold water temperatures. Governor Wes Moore expressed appreciation for the divers and first responders involved in the recovery mission. The Dali, the ship involved in the incident, was traveling from Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, under a Singapore flag when it struck a pillar of the bridge, causing it to collapse.
The Transportation Secretary emphasized the need to remove barriers to rebuild the damaged bridge in Baltimore, but it is too early to determine when the channel will be cleared. The vessel was under the control of local pilots who assist ships in navigating safely in and out of ports. So far, only one crew member sustained minor injuries and was treated at a hospital. The Dali is owned by Grace Ocean Private Ltd., with Maersk chartering the vessel. Despite being inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard in New York in September with no issues found, the ship was involved in the bridge collapse in Baltimore.
The incident involving the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore has led to the submersion of a truck in the Patapsco River, with another vehicle still hanging by the metal. Divers are working to recover the submerged vehicle and continue to search for six construction workers presumed dead in the disaster. Governor Wes Moore commended the efforts of the divers and first responders facing challenging conditions in the recovery mission. The Dali, the ship involved in the incident, struck a pillar of the bridge while en route from Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, under a Singapore flag, leading to the bridge’s collapse.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stressed the need to overcome obstacles in the rebuilding process of the damaged Baltimore bridge, while the timeframe for clearing the channel remains uncertain. The vessel was under the guidance of local pilots when the accident occurred, who assist ships in navigating safely in and out of ports. Only one crew member sustained minor injuries and was treated at a hospital, while the ship was owned by Grace Ocean Private Ltd., with Maersk chartering the vessel. Despite passing inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard in New York without any deficiencies detected in September, the Dali was involved in the tragic bridge collapse in Baltimore.
