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"Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Cleanup Challenges and Cultural Impact"
accidents-and-disasters1 year ago

"Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Cleanup Challenges and Cultural Impact"

Engineers have begun the complex process of removing the mangled steel from the collapsed section of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which was caused by a cargo ship crashing into one of its main supports, resulting in six deaths and blocking shipping traffic into the Port of Baltimore. The removal involves the use of massive cranes, tugboats, barges, and salvage vessels, with the goal of reopening shipping lanes and stabilizing the site for continued search efforts for the missing workers. The cargo ship, Dali, reportedly lost propulsion before the crash, and efforts are underway to recover vehicles that fell from the bridge.

"Republican Outrage Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse Funding"
politics1 year ago

"Republican Outrage Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse Funding"

Rep. Dan Meuser criticized President Biden's pledge to use federal funds to rebuild the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, calling it "outrageous" given the available excess funds for infrastructure projects. The bridge collapsed after a ship struck a pillar, causing six deaths and shutting down the Port of Baltimore. Biden vowed to cover the entire cost of rebuilding the bridge, while Meuser argued that Maryland already received substantial infrastructure funding and suggested exploring insurance coverage from the responsible parties.