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Transportation Incident

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transportation-incident1 year ago

"Runaway Cargo Ship Forces Temporary Closure of Charleston's Ravenel Bridge"

A large cargo ship, MSC Michigan 7, temporarily lost propulsion and forced the closure of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina. The US Coast Guard and local authorities managed to avert disaster by clearing the bridge and surrounding areas. The ship eventually regained control and anchored offshore, causing minor injuries and damage along its route. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about aging infrastructure and the increasing size of cargo vessels.

transportation-incident1 year ago

"Ravenel Bridge Reopens After Cargo Ship Incident"

A large cargo ship lost control and went nearly full throttle through a South Carolina harbor, prompting the temporary closure of the Ravenel Bridge. Harbor pilots and the Coast Guard managed to guide the ship safely under the bridge and anchor it offshore. The incident caused minor injuries and damage to a small boat, but no major harm to the bridge or other vessels.