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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse impacts Baltimore's economy

The Guardian — March 30, 2024, 01:00 PM UTC

Summary: Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, a vital link for blue-collar workers, collapsed after a cargo ship struck it, causing shock and horror worldwide. The port, handling 50m tons of cargo annually, supports 15,000 jobs. The tragedy claimed lives of immigrant workers, prompting community support efforts. Rebuilding the 1.6-mile-long bridge will take years. Authorities closed the port indefinitely, impacting workers and businesses. The Biden administration pledged full support for reconstruction.

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  1. [3.5]
    Baltimore sues Dali ship owner for Key Bridge crash (The Guardian US)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore kills six workers (ABC News)
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    Criminal investigation opened into Dali ship crash, 6 dead (ABC News)
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    450-ton bridge piece removed from Patapsco River, resembling statues (The Washington Post)
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    Investigations ongoing for Baltimore bridge collapse accountability (CNN)
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  6. [4.0]
    Criminal investigation launched into cargo ship crash at Baltimore bridge (Mint)
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    FBI raids ship in bridge collapse; NTSB investigates safety (Baltimore Sun)
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    FBI investigates Key Bridge collapse involving Dali ship (The Guardian US)
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    FBI investigates Dali ship for Key Bridge collapse (The Washington Post)
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    Cargo ship Dali containers being removed after bridge collapse (CNBC)
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    Salvage crews removing containers from shipwreck in Baltimore (CNBC)
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  12. [4.2]
    Third victim recovered from bridge collapse; recovery efforts continue (The Independent)
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    Third body found at Baltimore bridge collapse site; recovery efforts ongoing (Mint)
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    Biden pledges full federal funding for Key Bridge reconstruction (Hindustan Times)
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  15. [5.3]
    Government swiftly responds to Baltimore bridge collapse, prioritizing support (CNN)
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    House Freedom Caucus demands funding offset before Key Bridge rebuild (The Hill)
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    President Biden to visit Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore (The Washington Post)
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    President Biden to visit Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore (The Independent)
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    Salvage crews clear Key Bridge collapse, aim to reopen channel (WBAL TV Baltimore)
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  20. [3.9]
    Dive teams clear debris near Francis Scott Key Bridge (The Independent)
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  21. [3.0]
    Temporary channel opened near Key Bridge to restore trade flow (The Independent)
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    Temporary channel opens after bridge collapse in Baltimore (The Indian Express)
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    Dali ship owners seek lawsuit payout cap after bridge crash (The Independent)
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    US Coast Guard clears debris from collapsed Baltimore bridge (ABC News)
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    President Biden assesses Key Bridge collapse; port reopens partially (The Washington Post)
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    Port of Baltimore to open temporary alternate channel post-bridge collapse (WTOP)
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    Temporary alternate channel planned around collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge (The New York Times)
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    Temporary alternate channel opens near collapsed bridge for vessels (WTOP)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge removal begins after fatal collision (ABC News)
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    First section of collapsed Baltimore bridge removed for victim recovery (The Straits Times)
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    Maryland seeks aid to reopen Port of Baltimore after collapse (The Washington Post)
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  32. [5.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse disrupts shipping, impacts economy (CNBC)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, killing six (The New York Times)
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    Engineers removing collapsed bridge in Baltimore for port reopening (Castanet.net)
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    Bridge disasters globally highlight the importance of safety measures (Metro.co.uk)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse near Baltimore; recovery efforts underway (Eastern Daily Press)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse prompts safety concerns nationwide (Daily Mail)
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    Baltimore crews work to remove Key Bridge wreckage (The New York Times)
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    Recovery efforts underway for collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge (Mint)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: recovery efforts underway (The Associated Press)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge removal underway after ship collision (CTV News)
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  42. [4.0]
    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, impacting port operations (Castanet.net)
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    Bridge collapse disrupts Port of Baltimore, impacting global trade (Business Recorder)
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  44. [4.6]
    Chesapeake 1000 crane aids Baltimore bridge collapse recovery (CNN)
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    Chesapeake 1000 crane aids in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup (The Washington Post)
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    US Army Corps of Engineers analyzing Key Bridge wreckage (CNN)
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  47. [6.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse causes tragedy and economic impact (ABC News)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore: recovery efforts ongoing (WBAL TV Baltimore)
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  49. [5.1]
    Maryland receives $60 million to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge (RTE.ie)
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    Cargo ship collision caused Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse (Hindustan Times)
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  51. [5.9]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed; emergency response underway (Rappler)
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    Cleanup efforts in Baltimore after bridge collapse receive support (The Washington Post)
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    Two bodies recovered from bridge collapse; port closure impacts (The Independent)
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    MSC stops delivering diverted containers from Baltimore; Maersk alternative (CNBC)
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    Modern container ships pose increased collision risks to bridges (CNN)
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    Container ship collision collapses Key Bridge in Baltimore, fatalities (CNN)
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    Construction workers found dead after bridge collapse in Baltimore (Hindustan Times)
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    Shipping company in Baltimore disaster had history of exploitation (ABC News)
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    Six workers missing, presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse (The Independent)
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    Cargo ship crash collapses bridge, impacting shipping and workers (CTV News)
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    Governor Moore addresses Key Bridge collapse impact on Port (CNN)
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    Container ship collision collapses bridge, state of emergency declared (The New York Times)
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    US Coast Guard suspends search for Key Bridge collapse victims (CNN)
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    Singapore-flagged vessel collision at Baltimore bridge; 6 presumed dead (Hindustan Times)
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    Cargo ship crash collapses bridge, halts port traffic indefinitely (CTV News)
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    Port of Baltimore closure disrupts supply chains, Biden pledges support (The Guardian US)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse leaves six presumed dead (The Independent)
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    Construction workers missing after cargo ship bridge collision in Baltimore (ABC News)
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    Cargo ship collision causes bridge collapse, six workers missing (RTE.ie)
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    Biden praises Indian crew for alerting before bridge collapse (Hindustan Times)
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    Six workers fell from bridge after ship collision (The Independent)
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  72. [5.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed tragically (Hindustan Times)
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    Cargo ship collision causes Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore (TheJournal.ie)
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    Cargo ship collision in Baltimore kills six, bridge collapses (Hindustan Times)
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    Freighter collision causes bridge collapse in Baltimore; recovery underway (The Washington Post)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, impacting supply chains (The Washington Post)
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    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge, impacting economy and traffic (RTE.ie)
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    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge in Baltimore, search ongoing (CNN)
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    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, 6 missing (7NEWS)
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    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge in Baltimore, emergency declared (Hindustan Times)
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  81. [5.0]
    Container ship crash causes Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse (Irish Examiner)
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  82. [4.9]
    Cargo ship hits Baltimore bridge, causing collapse; no injuries (The New York Times)
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  83. [5.5]
    Ship collision causes partial collapse of Baltimore bridge (The Straits Times)
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    Bridge collapse in Baltimore's Patapsco River; 20 feared missing (RTE.ie)
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    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, mass casualties (Newsweek)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, mass casualties (The Independent)
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    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses, causing detours (CNN)
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  88. [4.9]
    Baltimore bridge collapse from cargo ship impact, rescue ongoing (The Telegraph)
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  89. [4.9]
    Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after cargo ship collision (The Independent)
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