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tragedydisaster1 year ago•1 min saved

"Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Recovery Efforts and Hispanic Leaders' Open Letter"

The body of a third construction worker, Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, has been recovered from the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse, with salvage dive teams locating him amid ongoing efforts to remove tons of steel debris. Maryland Governor Wes Moore expressed condolences, emphasizing the workers' contributions and the dignity of their labor. Suazo Sandoval, who moved to the US from Honduras 18 years ago, leaves behind a wife and two children.

via CNN|

#baltimore #bridge-collapse #construction-worker

accidents-and-disasters1 year ago•3 min saved

"Diving Hazards and Safety Concerns: Baltimore Key Bridge Recovery Operations"

Army Corps of Engineers divers are facing "lethal" hazards, including "razor sharp" steel, as they work to clear wreckage and search for bodies in the aftermath of the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore harbor. The twisted metal of the bridge, submerged cargo ship, and surrounding waters present a complex and dangerous challenge, with divers working in darkness 50 feet below the surface. The Corps is tasked with clearing the channel and ensuring safe transit of vessels, while also prioritizing the recovery of missing workers' bodies.

via USA TODAY|

#accidents-and-disasters #army-corps-of-engineers #baltimore-harbor