Cargo ship collision causes bridge collapse, six workers missing
RTE.ie — March 27, 2024, 08:00 AM UTC
Summary: Six workers are missing and presumed dead after a cargo ship hit a bridge in Baltimore harbor, causing its collapse. The incident led to the closure of a major US port. The ship, Dali, experienced a power failure before impact. The bridge collapse halted a busy shipping lane, affecting supply chains. President Biden pledged federal support for rebuilding the bridge. The incident may be the worst US bridge collapse since 2007.
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