Maryland receives $60 million to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge

RTE.ie March 29, 2024, 08:00 AM UTC

Summary: Maryland receives $60 million in emergency funds to rebuild the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after cargo freighter Dali caused the collapse, leaving 2 dead and 4 missing. President Biden fast-tracks funding. Recovery efforts include removing the vessel and debris, aiding affected parties, and resuming shipping operations. Rebuilding costs estimated at $2 billion. The Port of Baltimore remains closed indefinitely.

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  1. [3.5]
    Baltimore sues Dali ship owner for Key Bridge crash (The Guardian US)
    18d
    Source
  2. [5.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore kills six workers (ABC News)
    24d

  3. [4.5]
    450-ton bridge piece removed from Patapsco River, resembling statues (The Washington Post)
    26d
    Source
  4. [4.2]
    Criminal investigation opened into Dali ship crash, 6 dead (ABC News)
    26d
    Source
  5. [4.0]
    Investigations ongoing for Baltimore bridge collapse accountability (CNN)
    26d
    Source
  6. [4.0]
    Criminal investigation launched into cargo ship crash at Baltimore bridge (Mint)
    26d
    Source
  7. [3.5]
    FBI raids ship in bridge collapse; NTSB investigates safety (Baltimore Sun)
    26d
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  8. [5.9]
    FBI investigates Key Bridge collapse involving Dali ship (The Guardian US)
    26d

  9. [5.6]
    FBI investigates Dali ship for Key Bridge collapse (The Washington Post)
    26d

  10. [4.2]
    Cargo ship Dali containers being removed after bridge collapse (CNBC)
    33d
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  11. [4.3]
    Salvage crews removing containers from shipwreck in Baltimore (CNBC)
    33d
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  12. [4.2]
    Third victim recovered from bridge collapse; recovery efforts continue (The Independent)
    35d
    Source
  13. [3.6]
    Third body found at Baltimore bridge collapse site; recovery efforts ongoing (Mint)
    36d
    Source
  14. [3.0]
    Biden pledges full federal funding for Key Bridge reconstruction (Hindustan Times)
    36d
    Source
  15. [5.3]
    Government swiftly responds to Baltimore bridge collapse, prioritizing support (CNN)
    36d

  16. [3.0]
    House Freedom Caucus demands funding offset before Key Bridge rebuild (The Hill)
    36d
    Source
  17. [5.6]
    President Biden to visit Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore (The Washington Post)
    36d

  18. [5.8]
    President Biden to visit Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore (The Independent)
    36d

  19. [4.9]
    Salvage crews clear Key Bridge collapse, aim to reopen channel (WBAL TV Baltimore)
    37d
    Source
  20. [3.9]
    Dive teams clear debris near Francis Scott Key Bridge (The Independent)
    37d
    Source
  21. [3.0]
    Temporary channel opened near Key Bridge to restore trade flow (The Independent)
    38d
    Source
  22. [3.8]
    Temporary channel opens after bridge collapse in Baltimore (The Indian Express)
    39d
    Source
  23. [5.3]
    Dali ship owners seek lawsuit payout cap after bridge crash (The Independent)
    39d

  24. [5.2]
    US Coast Guard clears debris from collapsed Baltimore bridge (ABC News)
    39d

  25. [5.9]
    President Biden assesses Key Bridge collapse; port reopens partially (The Washington Post)
    40d

  26. [4.2]
    Port of Baltimore to open temporary alternate channel post-bridge collapse (WTOP)
    40d
    Source
  27. [5.7]
    Temporary alternate channel planned around collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge (The New York Times)
    40d

  28. [5.1]
    Temporary alternate channel opens near collapsed bridge for vessels (WTOP)
    40d

  29. [5.2]
    First section of collapsed Baltimore bridge removed for victim recovery (The Straits Times)
    41d

  30. [3.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge removal begins after fatal collision (ABC News)
    41d
    Source
  31. [6.0]
    Maryland seeks aid to reopen Port of Baltimore after collapse (The Washington Post)
    41d

  32. [5.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse disrupts shipping, impacts economy (CNBC)
    41d

  33. [5.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, killing six (The New York Times)
    41d

  34. [4.5]
    Engineers removing collapsed bridge in Baltimore for port reopening (Castanet.net)
    41d
    Source
  35. [1.7]
    Bridge disasters globally highlight the importance of safety measures (Metro.co.uk)
    41d
    Source
  36. [5.2]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse near Baltimore; recovery efforts underway (Eastern Daily Press)
    41d

  37. [3.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse prompts safety concerns nationwide (Daily Mail)
    42d
    Source
  38. [6.5]
    Baltimore crews work to remove Key Bridge wreckage (The New York Times)
    42d

  39. [4.6]
    Recovery efforts underway for collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge (Mint)
    42d
    Source
  40. [5.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: recovery efforts underway (The Associated Press)
    42d

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

  43. [4.0]
    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, impacting port operations (Castanet.net)
    42d
    Source
  44. [5.6]
    Bridge collapse disrupts Port of Baltimore, impacting global trade (Business Recorder)
    42d

  45. [4.6]
    Chesapeake 1000 crane aids Baltimore bridge collapse recovery (CNN)
    43d
    Source
  46. [4.2]
    Chesapeake 1000 crane aids in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup (The Washington Post)
    43d
    Source
  47. [3.9]
    US Army Corps of Engineers analyzing Key Bridge wreckage (CNN)
    43d
    Source
  48. [6.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse causes tragedy and economic impact (ABC News)
    43d

  49. [4.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore: recovery efforts ongoing (WBAL TV Baltimore)
    43d
    Source
  50. [6.0]
    Cargo ship collision caused Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse (Hindustan Times)
    43d

  51. [5.9]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed; emergency response underway (Rappler)
    44d

  52. [6.8]
    Cleanup efforts in Baltimore after bridge collapse receive support (The Washington Post)
    44d

  53. [4.8]
    Two bodies recovered from bridge collapse; port closure impacts (The Independent)
    44d
    Source
  54. [6.1]
    MSC stops delivering diverted containers from Baltimore; Maersk alternative (CNBC)
    44d

  55. [2.8]
    Modern container ships pose increased collision risks to bridges (CNN)
    44d
    Source
  56. [5.6]
    Container ship collision collapses Key Bridge in Baltimore, fatalities (CNN)
    44d

  57. [4.5]
    Construction workers found dead after bridge collapse in Baltimore (Hindustan Times)
    45d
    Source
  58. [5.2]
    Shipping company in Baltimore disaster had history of exploitation (ABC News)
    45d

  59. [4.8]
    Six workers missing, presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse (The Independent)
    45d
    Source
  60. [5.6]
    Cargo ship crash collapses bridge, impacting shipping and workers (CTV News)
    45d

  61. [5.1]
    Governor Moore addresses Key Bridge collapse impact on Port (CNN)
    45d

  62. [5.1]
    Container ship collision collapses bridge, state of emergency declared (The New York Times)
    45d

  63. [4.5]
    Cargo ship crash collapses bridge, halts port traffic indefinitely (CTV News)
    45d
    Source
  64. [4.3]
    Singapore-flagged vessel collision at Baltimore bridge; 6 presumed dead (Hindustan Times)
    45d
    Source
  65. [5.0]
    US Coast Guard suspends search for Key Bridge collapse victims (CNN)
    45d

  66. [6.4]
    Port of Baltimore closure disrupts supply chains, Biden pledges support (The Guardian US)
    45d

  67. [4.8]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse leaves six presumed dead (The Independent)
    45d
    Source
  68. [4.5]
    Construction workers missing after cargo ship bridge collision in Baltimore (ABC News)
    45d
    Source
  69. [3.9]
    Biden praises Indian crew for alerting before bridge collapse (Hindustan Times)
    45d
    Source
  70. [5.6]
    Cargo ship collision causes bridge collapse, six workers missing (RTE.ie)
    45d

  71. [4.7]
    Six workers fell from bridge after ship collision (The Independent)
    45d
    Source
  72. [5.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed tragically (Hindustan Times)
    46d

  73. [5.0]
    Cargo ship collision causes Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore (TheJournal.ie)
    46d

  74. [4.3]
    Cargo ship collision in Baltimore kills six, bridge collapses (Hindustan Times)
    46d
    Source
  75. [5.2]
    Freighter collision causes bridge collapse in Baltimore; recovery underway (The Washington Post)
    46d

  76. [5.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, impacting supply chains (The Washington Post)
    46d

  77. [5.9]
    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge, impacting economy and traffic (RTE.ie)
    46d

  78. [2.6]
    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge in Baltimore, search ongoing (CNN)
    46d
    Source
  79. [4.6]
    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, 6 missing (7NEWS)
    46d
    Source
  80. [4.6]
    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge in Baltimore, emergency declared (Hindustan Times)
    46d
    Source
  81. [5.0]
    Container ship crash causes Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse (Irish Examiner)
    46d

  82. [4.9]
    Cargo ship hits Baltimore bridge, causing collapse; no injuries (The New York Times)
    46d
    Source
  83. [4.5]
    Bridge collapse in Baltimore's Patapsco River; 20 feared missing (RTE.ie)
    46d
    Source
  84. [6.4]
    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, mass casualties (Newsweek)
    46d

  85. [5.5]
    Ship collision causes partial collapse of Baltimore bridge (The Straits Times)
    46d

  86. [5.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, mass casualties (The Independent)
    46d

  87. [3.8]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses, causing detours (CNN)
    46d
    Source
  88. [4.9]
    Baltimore bridge collapse from cargo ship impact, rescue ongoing (The Telegraph)
    46d
    Source
  89. [4.9]
    Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after cargo ship collision (The Independent)
    46d
    Source