Ship collision causes partial collapse of Baltimore bridge
The Straits Times — March 26, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC
Summary: A ship collision caused a partial collapse of the 2.6km-long Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, with seven people possibly in the water. The incident occurred on March 26, prompting a mass-casualty response. A Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali, was involved in the accident. The Baltimore port, handling 847,158 autos in 2023, may be impacted. Rescue efforts are ongoing. The bridge opened in 1977 at a cost of US$60.3 million.
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