Cargo ship collision collapses bridge, impacting economy and traffic
RTE.ie — March 26, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC
Summary: A cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing its collapse. Eight workers and several drivers are missing. Sonar located five vehicles underwater. Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency. The bridge's reconstruction may cost over a billion dollars and take years. The incident will impact the economy and traffic, diverting 30,000 daily commuters. The port's operations are also affected.
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