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FBI investigates Key Bridge collapse involving Dali ship

The Guardian US — April 15, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC

Summary: The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore involving the Dali ship. Six people died, and two survived when the ship collided with the bridge. The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating. The port of Baltimore is closed temporarily, with plans to reopen at normal capacity by the end of May.

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Timeline:

  1. [3.5]
    Baltimore sues Dali ship owner for Key Bridge crash (The Guardian US)
    9d
    Summary:Source
  2. [5.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore kills six workers (ABC News)
    15d

    ScoresSource
  3. [4.5]
    450-ton bridge piece removed from Patapsco River, resembling statues (The Washington Post)
    16d
    Summary:Source
  4. [4.2]
    Criminal investigation opened into Dali ship crash, 6 dead (ABC News)
    16d
    Summary:Source
  5. [4.0]
    Investigations ongoing for Baltimore bridge collapse accountability (CNN)
    16d
    Summary:Source
  6. [4.0]
    Criminal investigation launched into cargo ship crash at Baltimore bridge (Mint)
    17d
    Summary:Source
  7. [3.5]
    FBI raids ship in bridge collapse; NTSB investigates safety (Baltimore Sun)
    17d
    Summary:Source
  8. [5.6]
    FBI investigates Dali ship for Key Bridge collapse (The Washington Post)
    17d

    ScoresSource
  9. [4.2]
    Cargo ship Dali containers being removed after bridge collapse (CNBC)
    23d
    Summary:Source
  10. [4.3]
    Salvage crews removing containers from shipwreck in Baltimore (CNBC)
    24d
    Summary:Source
  11. [4.2]
    Third victim recovered from bridge collapse; recovery efforts continue (The Independent)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  12. [3.6]
    Third body found at Baltimore bridge collapse site; recovery efforts ongoing (Mint)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  13. [3.0]
    Biden pledges full federal funding for Key Bridge reconstruction (Hindustan Times)
    26d
    Summary:Source
  14. [5.3]
    Government swiftly responds to Baltimore bridge collapse, prioritizing support (CNN)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  15. [3.0]
    House Freedom Caucus demands funding offset before Key Bridge rebuild (The Hill)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  16. [5.6]
    President Biden to visit Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore (The Washington Post)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  17. [5.8]
    President Biden to visit Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore (The Independent)
    27d

    ScoresSource
  18. [4.9]
    Salvage crews clear Key Bridge collapse, aim to reopen channel (WBAL TV Baltimore)
    27d
    Summary:Source
  19. [3.9]
    Dive teams clear debris near Francis Scott Key Bridge (The Independent)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  20. [3.0]
    Temporary channel opened near Key Bridge to restore trade flow (The Independent)
    28d
    Summary:Source
  21. [3.8]
    Temporary channel opens after bridge collapse in Baltimore (The Indian Express)
    29d
    Summary:Source
  22. [5.3]
    Dali ship owners seek lawsuit payout cap after bridge crash (The Independent)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  23. [5.2]
    US Coast Guard clears debris from collapsed Baltimore bridge (ABC News)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  24. [5.9]
    President Biden assesses Key Bridge collapse; port reopens partially (The Washington Post)
    30d

    ScoresSource
  25. [4.2]
    Port of Baltimore to open temporary alternate channel post-bridge collapse (WTOP)
    31d
    Summary:Source
  26. [5.7]
    Temporary alternate channel planned around collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge (The New York Times)
    31d

    ScoresSource
  27. [5.1]
    Temporary alternate channel opens near collapsed bridge for vessels (WTOP)
    31d

    ScoresSource
  28. [3.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge removal begins after fatal collision (ABC News)
    31d
    Summary:Source
  29. [5.2]
    First section of collapsed Baltimore bridge removed for victim recovery (The Straits Times)
    31d

    ScoresSource
  30. [6.0]
    Maryland seeks aid to reopen Port of Baltimore after collapse (The Washington Post)
    31d

    ScoresSource
  31. [5.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse disrupts shipping, impacts economy (CNBC)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  32. [5.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, killing six (The New York Times)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  33. [4.5]
    Engineers removing collapsed bridge in Baltimore for port reopening (Castanet.net)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  34. [1.7]
    Bridge disasters globally highlight the importance of safety measures (Metro.co.uk)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  35. [5.2]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse near Baltimore; recovery efforts underway (Eastern Daily Press)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  36. [3.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse prompts safety concerns nationwide (Daily Mail)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  37. [6.5]
    Baltimore crews work to remove Key Bridge wreckage (The New York Times)
    32d

    ScoresSource
  38. [4.6]
    Recovery efforts underway for collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge (Mint)
    32d
    Summary:Source
  39. [5.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: recovery efforts underway (The Associated Press)
    33d

    ScoresSource
  40. [4.9]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge removal underway after ship collision (CTV News)
    33d
    Summary:Source
  41. [6.8]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse impacts Baltimore's economy (The Guardian)
    33d

    ScoresSource
  42. [4.0]
    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, impacting port operations (Castanet.net)
    33d
    Summary:Source
  43. [5.6]
    Bridge collapse disrupts Port of Baltimore, impacting global trade (Business Recorder)
    33d

    ScoresSource
  44. [4.6]
    Chesapeake 1000 crane aids Baltimore bridge collapse recovery (CNN)
    33d
    Summary:Source
  45. [4.2]
    Chesapeake 1000 crane aids in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup (The Washington Post)
    33d
    Summary:Source
  46. [3.9]
    US Army Corps of Engineers analyzing Key Bridge wreckage (CNN)
    33d
    Summary:Source
  47. [6.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse causes tragedy and economic impact (ABC News)
    34d

    ScoresSource
  48. [4.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore: recovery efforts ongoing (WBAL TV Baltimore)
    34d
    Summary:Source
  49. [6.0]
    Cargo ship collision caused Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse (Hindustan Times)
    34d

    ScoresSource
  50. [5.1]
    Maryland receives $60 million to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge (RTE.ie)
    34d

    ScoresSource
  51. [5.9]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed; emergency response underway (Rappler)
    34d

    ScoresSource
  52. [6.8]
    Cleanup efforts in Baltimore after bridge collapse receive support (The Washington Post)
    34d

    ScoresSource
  53. [6.1]
    MSC stops delivering diverted containers from Baltimore; Maersk alternative (CNBC)
    34d

    ScoresSource
  54. [4.8]
    Two bodies recovered from bridge collapse; port closure impacts (The Independent)
    34d
    Summary:Source
  55. [2.8]
    Modern container ships pose increased collision risks to bridges (CNN)
    35d
    Summary:Source
  56. [5.6]
    Container ship collision collapses Key Bridge in Baltimore, fatalities (CNN)
    35d

    ScoresSource
  57. [4.5]
    Construction workers found dead after bridge collapse in Baltimore (Hindustan Times)
    35d
    Summary:Source
  58. [5.2]
    Shipping company in Baltimore disaster had history of exploitation (ABC News)
    35d

    ScoresSource
  59. [4.8]
    Six workers missing, presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse (The Independent)
    36d
    Summary:Source
  60. [5.6]
    Cargo ship crash collapses bridge, impacting shipping and workers (CTV News)
    36d

    ScoresSource
  61. [5.1]
    Governor Moore addresses Key Bridge collapse impact on Port (CNN)
    36d

    ScoresSource
  62. [5.1]
    Container ship collision collapses bridge, state of emergency declared (The New York Times)
    36d

    ScoresSource
  63. [5.0]
    US Coast Guard suspends search for Key Bridge collapse victims (CNN)
    36d

    ScoresSource
  64. [4.3]
    Singapore-flagged vessel collision at Baltimore bridge; 6 presumed dead (Hindustan Times)
    36d
    Summary:Source
  65. [4.5]
    Cargo ship crash collapses bridge, halts port traffic indefinitely (CTV News)
    36d
    Summary:Source
  66. [6.4]
    Port of Baltimore closure disrupts supply chains, Biden pledges support (The Guardian US)
    36d

    ScoresSource
  67. [4.8]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse leaves six presumed dead (The Independent)
    36d
    Summary:Source
  68. [4.5]
    Construction workers missing after cargo ship bridge collision in Baltimore (ABC News)
    36d
    Summary:Source
  69. [5.6]
    Cargo ship collision causes bridge collapse, six workers missing (RTE.ie)
    36d

    ScoresSource
  70. [3.9]
    Biden praises Indian crew for alerting before bridge collapse (Hindustan Times)
    36d
    Summary:Source
  71. [4.7]
    Six workers fell from bridge after ship collision (The Independent)
    36d
    Summary:Source
  72. [5.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed tragically (Hindustan Times)
    36d

    ScoresSource
  73. [5.0]
    Cargo ship collision causes Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore (TheJournal.ie)
    36d

    ScoresSource
  74. [4.3]
    Cargo ship collision in Baltimore kills six, bridge collapses (Hindustan Times)
    36d
    Summary:Source
  75. [5.2]
    Freighter collision causes bridge collapse in Baltimore; recovery underway (The Washington Post)
    36d

    ScoresSource
  76. [5.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, impacting supply chains (The Washington Post)
    36d

    ScoresSource
  77. [5.9]
    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge, impacting economy and traffic (RTE.ie)
    37d

    ScoresSource
  78. [2.6]
    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge in Baltimore, search ongoing (CNN)
    37d
    Summary:Source
  79. [4.6]
    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, 6 missing (7NEWS)
    37d
    Summary:Source
  80. [4.6]
    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge in Baltimore, emergency declared (Hindustan Times)
    37d
    Summary:Source
  81. [5.0]
    Container ship crash causes Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse (Irish Examiner)
    37d

    ScoresSource
  82. [4.9]
    Cargo ship hits Baltimore bridge, causing collapse; no injuries (The New York Times)
    37d
    Summary:Source
  83. [4.5]
    Bridge collapse in Baltimore's Patapsco River; 20 feared missing (RTE.ie)
    37d
    Summary:Source
  84. [5.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, mass casualties (The Independent)
    37d

    ScoresSource
  85. [5.5]
    Ship collision causes partial collapse of Baltimore bridge (The Straits Times)
    37d

    ScoresSource
  86. [6.4]
    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, mass casualties (Newsweek)
    37d

    ScoresSource
  87. [3.8]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses, causing detours (CNN)
    37d
    Summary:Source
  88. [4.9]
    Baltimore bridge collapse from cargo ship impact, rescue ongoing (The Telegraph)
    37d
    Summary:Source
  89. [4.9]
    Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after cargo ship collision (The Independent)
    37d
    Summary:Source