"Ship Collisions and Bridge Collapses: Recent Incidents Raise Concerns"

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A cargo ship lost steering capabilities and collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing a section of the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River. Six construction workers are missing and presumed dead, while two others survived. The crash has halted shipping traffic at the Port of Baltimore and is expected to cause significant disruptions. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident, and federal officials have pledged to cover the cost of rebuilding the bridge.
Topics:top-news#accidents-and-disasters#baltimore#bridge-collapse#search-and-rescue#shipping-accident#transportation-disruption
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