"Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Clearing Debris and Opening Alternate Channel for Vessels"

The U.S. Coast Guard is creating a temporary channel for essential vessels near the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, following a freighter collision. Crews are working to remove debris, and a temporary channel with specific dimensions is being prepared. Meanwhile, a Small Business Administration center is opening to assist businesses affected by the bridge collapse. The bridge collapse resulted in fatalities and has disrupted maritime traffic, prompting efforts to reopen the port and consider aid packages for those impacted.