"Understanding the Key Bridge Collapse and Rebuilding Efforts"

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was caused by a rare and catastrophic collision with a ship that lost power, resulting in the deaths of six men and significant economic disruption. The bridge's vulnerability, lack of protective measures for its piers, and the ship's power outage all contributed to the disaster. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and while rebuilding the bridge will take years, the federal government has allocated funds for cleanup and pledged to pay for a replacement bridge with advanced technology to prevent similar incidents in the future.