"Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Wreckage Removal Begins as Port Crisis Deepens"

The largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard is being transported to Baltimore to begin removing wreckage from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which has halted the search for four missing workers and disrupted the city's port operations. Maryland Governor Wes Moore emphasized the national economic impact and the long road to recovery, expressing gratitude for $60 million in immediate aid from the Biden administration. The collision and collapse, which appeared to be an accident, involved a cargo ship that was carrying nearly 4,700 shipping containers, some with hazardous materials. The disruption will affect dockworkers, commuters, and U.S. consumers, with efforts underway to minimize supply chain problems.