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Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, mass casualties

Newsweek — March 26, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC

Summary: A cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse into the Patapsco River. Eyewitnesses captured the incident, with videos circulating on social media. The Baltimore Fire Department is responding to a "mass casualty event," with rescue efforts underway for at least seven people. The bridge collapse has led to major traffic disruptions on Interstate 695. This incident follows a similar one in China a month prior.

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Significance6.4
Scale8.0
Magnitude8.5
Potential9.0
Novelty7.0
Actionability6.0
Immediacy9.5
Positivity1.0
Credibility9.0

Timeline:

  1. [3.5]
    Baltimore sues Dali ship owner for Key Bridge crash (The Guardian US)
    4d
    Summary:Source
  2. [5.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore kills six workers (ABC News)
    11d

    ScoresSource
  3. [4.2]
    Criminal investigation opened into Dali ship crash, 6 dead (ABC News)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  4. [4.5]
    450-ton bridge piece removed from Patapsco River, resembling statues (The Washington Post)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  5. [4.0]
    Investigations ongoing for Baltimore bridge collapse accountability (CNN)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  6. [4.0]
    Criminal investigation launched into cargo ship crash at Baltimore bridge (Mint)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  7. [3.5]
    FBI raids ship in bridge collapse; NTSB investigates safety (Baltimore Sun)
    12d
    Summary:Source
  8. [5.9]
    FBI investigates Key Bridge collapse involving Dali ship (The Guardian US)
    12d

    ScoresSource
  9. [5.6]
    FBI investigates Dali ship for Key Bridge collapse (The Washington Post)
    13d

    ScoresSource
  10. [4.2]
    Cargo ship Dali containers being removed after bridge collapse (CNBC)
    19d
    Summary:Source
  11. [4.3]
    Salvage crews removing containers from shipwreck in Baltimore (CNBC)
    20d
    Summary:Source
  12. [4.2]
    Third victim recovered from bridge collapse; recovery efforts continue (The Independent)
    21d
    Summary:Source
  13. [3.6]
    Third body found at Baltimore bridge collapse site; recovery efforts ongoing (Mint)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  14. [3.0]
    Biden pledges full federal funding for Key Bridge reconstruction (Hindustan Times)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  15. [5.3]
    Government swiftly responds to Baltimore bridge collapse, prioritizing support (CNN)
    22d

    ScoresSource
  16. [3.0]
    House Freedom Caucus demands funding offset before Key Bridge rebuild (The Hill)
    22d
    Summary:Source
  17. [5.6]
    President Biden to visit Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore (The Washington Post)
    23d

    ScoresSource
  18. [5.8]
    President Biden to visit Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore (The Independent)
    23d

    ScoresSource
  19. [4.9]
    Salvage crews clear Key Bridge collapse, aim to reopen channel (WBAL TV Baltimore)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  20. [3.9]
    Dive teams clear debris near Francis Scott Key Bridge (The Independent)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  21. [3.0]
    Temporary channel opened near Key Bridge to restore trade flow (The Independent)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  22. [3.8]
    Temporary channel opens after bridge collapse in Baltimore (The Indian Express)
    25d
    Summary:Source
  23. [5.3]
    Dali ship owners seek lawsuit payout cap after bridge crash (The Independent)
    26d

    ScoresSource
  24. [5.2]
    US Coast Guard clears debris from collapsed Baltimore bridge (ABC News)
    26d

    ScoresSource
  25. [5.9]
    President Biden assesses Key Bridge collapse; port reopens partially (The Washington Post)
    26d

    ScoresSource
  26. [4.2]
    Port of Baltimore to open temporary alternate channel post-bridge collapse (WTOP)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  27. [5.7]
    Temporary alternate channel planned around collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge (The New York Times)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  28. [5.1]
    Temporary alternate channel opens near collapsed bridge for vessels (WTOP)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  29. [3.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge removal begins after fatal collision (ABC News)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  30. [5.2]
    First section of collapsed Baltimore bridge removed for victim recovery (The Straits Times)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  31. [6.0]
    Maryland seeks aid to reopen Port of Baltimore after collapse (The Washington Post)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  32. [5.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse disrupts shipping, impacts economy (CNBC)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  33. [5.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, killing six (The New York Times)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  34. [4.5]
    Engineers removing collapsed bridge in Baltimore for port reopening (Castanet.net)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  35. [1.7]
    Bridge disasters globally highlight the importance of safety measures (Metro.co.uk)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  36. [5.2]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse near Baltimore; recovery efforts underway (Eastern Daily Press)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  37. [3.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse prompts safety concerns nationwide (Daily Mail)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  38. [6.5]
    Baltimore crews work to remove Key Bridge wreckage (The New York Times)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  39. [4.6]
    Recovery efforts underway for collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge (Mint)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  40. [5.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: recovery efforts underway (The Associated Press)
    28d

    ScoresSource
  41. [4.9]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge removal underway after ship collision (CTV News)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  42. [6.8]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse impacts Baltimore's economy (The Guardian)
    29d

    ScoresSource
  43. [5.6]
    Bridge collapse disrupts Port of Baltimore, impacting global trade (Business Recorder)
    29d

    ScoresSource
  44. [4.0]
    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, impacting port operations (Castanet.net)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  45. [4.6]
    Chesapeake 1000 crane aids Baltimore bridge collapse recovery (CNN)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  46. [4.2]
    Chesapeake 1000 crane aids in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup (The Washington Post)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  47. [3.9]
    US Army Corps of Engineers analyzing Key Bridge wreckage (CNN)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  48. [6.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse causes tragedy and economic impact (ABC News)
    29d

    ScoresSource
  49. [4.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore: recovery efforts ongoing (WBAL TV Baltimore)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  50. [6.0]
    Cargo ship collision caused Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse (Hindustan Times)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  51. [5.1]
    Maryland receives $60 million to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge (RTE.ie)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  52. [5.9]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed; emergency response underway (Rappler)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  53. [6.8]
    Cleanup efforts in Baltimore after bridge collapse receive support (The Washington Post)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  54. [4.8]
    Two bodies recovered from bridge collapse; port closure impacts (The Independent)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  55. [6.1]
    MSC stops delivering diverted containers from Baltimore; Maersk alternative (CNBC)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  56. [2.8]
    Modern container ships pose increased collision risks to bridges (CNN)
    30d
    Summary:Source
  57. [5.6]
    Container ship collision collapses Key Bridge in Baltimore, fatalities (CNN)
    31d

    ScoresSource
  58. [4.5]
    Construction workers found dead after bridge collapse in Baltimore (Hindustan Times)
    31d
    Summary:Source
  59. [5.2]
    Shipping company in Baltimore disaster had history of exploitation (ABC News)
    31d

    ScoresSource
  60. [4.8]
    Six workers missing, presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse (The Independent)
    31d
    Summary:Source
  61. [5.6]
    Cargo ship crash collapses bridge, impacting shipping and workers (CTV News)
    31d

    ScoresSource
  62. [5.1]
    Governor Moore addresses Key Bridge collapse impact on Port (CNN)
    31d

    ScoresSource
  63. [5.1]
    Container ship collision collapses bridge, state of emergency declared (The New York Times)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  64. [4.3]
    Singapore-flagged vessel collision at Baltimore bridge; 6 presumed dead (Hindustan Times)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  65. [4.5]
    Cargo ship crash collapses bridge, halts port traffic indefinitely (CTV News)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  66. [5.0]
    US Coast Guard suspends search for Key Bridge collapse victims (CNN)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  67. [6.4]
    Port of Baltimore closure disrupts supply chains, Biden pledges support (The Guardian US)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  68. [4.8]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse leaves six presumed dead (The Independent)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  69. [4.5]
    Construction workers missing after cargo ship bridge collision in Baltimore (ABC News)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  70. [3.9]
    Biden praises Indian crew for alerting before bridge collapse (Hindustan Times)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  71. [5.6]
    Cargo ship collision causes bridge collapse, six workers missing (RTE.ie)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  72. [4.7]
    Six workers fell from bridge after ship collision (The Independent)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  73. [5.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed tragically (Hindustan Times)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  74. [5.0]
    Cargo ship collision causes Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore (TheJournal.ie)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  75. [4.3]
    Cargo ship collision in Baltimore kills six, bridge collapses (Hindustan Times)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  76. [5.2]
    Freighter collision causes bridge collapse in Baltimore; recovery underway (The Washington Post)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  77. [5.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, impacting supply chains (The Washington Post)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  78. [5.9]
    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge, impacting economy and traffic (RTE.ie)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  79. [2.6]
    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge in Baltimore, search ongoing (CNN)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  80. [4.6]
    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, 6 missing (7NEWS)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  81. [4.6]
    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge in Baltimore, emergency declared (Hindustan Times)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  82. [5.0]
    Container ship crash causes Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse (Irish Examiner)
    33d

    ScoresSource
  83. [4.9]
    Cargo ship hits Baltimore bridge, causing collapse; no injuries (The New York Times)
    33d
    Summary:Source
  84. [5.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, mass casualties (The Independent)
    33d

    ScoresSource
  85. [5.5]
    Ship collision causes partial collapse of Baltimore bridge (The Straits Times)
    33d

    ScoresSource
  86. [4.5]
    Bridge collapse in Baltimore's Patapsco River; 20 feared missing (RTE.ie)
    33d
    Summary:Source
  87. [3.8]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses, causing detours (CNN)
    33d
    Summary:Source
  88. [4.9]
    Baltimore bridge collapse from cargo ship impact, rescue ongoing (The Telegraph)
    33d
    Summary:Source
  89. [4.9]
    Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after cargo ship collision (The Independent)
    33d
    Summary:Source