"Baltimore's Key Bridge Cleanup Raises Concerns Over Environmental Contamination and Legal Complications"

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As authorities clean up the wreckage from the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, concerns about potential environmental contamination arise due to the hazardous materials carried by the container vessel that struck the bridge. While no immediate threat to the environment has been detected, experts remain cautious and emphasize the need for ongoing testing, community engagement, and transparency in the cleanup process to address potential risks to the Patapsco River and surrounding areas.
Topics:nation#baltimore#bridge-collapse#cleanup#environment#environmental-contamination#patapsco-river
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