First section of collapsed Baltimore bridge removed for victim recovery
The Straits Times — April 1, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC
Summary: Workers have removed the first 200-tonne section of Baltimore's collapsed bridge after a ship collision killed six people on March 26. The Francis Scott Key Bridge is being cut into smaller pieces for removal to aid in victim recovery and reopen the shipping lane. Salvage operations involve cranes, including the Chesapeake 1,000, capable of lifting nearly 1,000 tonnes. Adverse weather and underwater debris hinder divers' assistance.
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