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Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, impacting supply chains

The Washington Post — March 27, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC

Summary: Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a cargo ship hit it, causing at least eight construction workers to fall into the water. Six people are still missing. The 985-foot container ship Dali's crew survived. The bridge's collapse disrupts ocean links to Baltimore's port, impacting global supply chains. The Key Bridge, built in the 1970s over the Patapsco River, joins a list of major U.S. bridge collapses.

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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

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  3. [4.2]
    Criminal investigation opened into Dali ship crash, 6 dead (ABC News)
    25d
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  4. [4.5]
    450-ton bridge piece removed from Patapsco River, resembling statues (The Washington Post)
    25d
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  5. [4.0]
    Investigations ongoing for Baltimore bridge collapse accountability (CNN)
    25d
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  6. [4.0]
    Criminal investigation launched into cargo ship crash at Baltimore bridge (Mint)
    25d
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  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

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

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  10. [4.2]
    Cargo ship Dali containers being removed after bridge collapse (CNBC)
    32d
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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)
    34d
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  13. [3.6]
    Third body found at Baltimore bridge collapse site; recovery efforts ongoing (Mint)
    35d
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  14. [3.0]
    Biden pledges full federal funding for Key Bridge reconstruction (Hindustan Times)
    35d
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  15. [5.3]
    Government swiftly responds to Baltimore bridge collapse, prioritizing support (CNN)
    35d

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

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

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  19. [4.9]
    Salvage crews clear Key Bridge collapse, aim to reopen channel (WBAL TV Baltimore)
    36d
    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)
    37d
    Source
  22. [3.8]
    Temporary channel opens after bridge collapse in Baltimore (The Indian Express)
    38d
    Source
  23. [5.3]
    Dali ship owners seek lawsuit payout cap after bridge crash (The Independent)
    39d

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

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  25. [5.9]
    President Biden assesses Key Bridge collapse; port reopens partially (The Washington Post)
    39d

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

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

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  29. [5.2]
    First section of collapsed Baltimore bridge removed for victim recovery (The Straits Times)
    40d

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  30. [3.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge removal begins after fatal collision (ABC News)
    40d
    Source
  31. [6.0]
    Maryland seeks aid to reopen Port of Baltimore after collapse (The Washington Post)
    40d

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  32. [5.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse disrupts shipping, impacts economy (CNBC)
    40d

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

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  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
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  36. [5.2]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse near Baltimore; recovery efforts underway (Eastern Daily Press)
    41d

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  37. [3.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse prompts safety concerns nationwide (Daily Mail)
    41d
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  38. [6.5]
    Baltimore crews work to remove Key Bridge wreckage (The New York Times)
    41d

    ScoresSource
  39. [4.6]
    Recovery efforts underway for collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge (Mint)
    41d
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  40. [5.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: recovery efforts underway (The Associated Press)
    41d

    ScoresSource
  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

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  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

    ScoresSource
  45. [4.6]
    Chesapeake 1000 crane aids Baltimore bridge collapse recovery (CNN)
    42d
    Source
  46. [4.2]
    Chesapeake 1000 crane aids in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup (The Washington Post)
    42d
    Source
  47. [3.9]
    US Army Corps of Engineers analyzing Key Bridge wreckage (CNN)
    42d
    Source
  48. [6.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse causes tragedy and economic impact (ABC News)
    42d

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  49. [4.6]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore: recovery efforts ongoing (WBAL TV Baltimore)
    43d
    Source
  50. [5.1]
    Maryland receives $60 million to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge (RTE.ie)
    43d

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  51. [6.0]
    Cargo ship collision caused Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse (Hindustan Times)
    43d

    ScoresSource
  52. [5.9]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed; emergency response underway (Rappler)
    43d

    ScoresSource
  53. [6.8]
    Cleanup efforts in Baltimore after bridge collapse receive support (The Washington Post)
    43d

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  54. [6.1]
    MSC stops delivering diverted containers from Baltimore; Maersk alternative (CNBC)
    43d

    ScoresSource
  55. [4.8]
    Two bodies recovered from bridge collapse; port closure impacts (The Independent)
    43d
    Source
  56. [2.8]
    Modern container ships pose increased collision risks to bridges (CNN)
    44d
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  57. [5.6]
    Container ship collision collapses Key Bridge in Baltimore, fatalities (CNN)
    44d

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  58. [4.5]
    Construction workers found dead after bridge collapse in Baltimore (Hindustan Times)
    44d
    Source
  59. [5.2]
    Shipping company in Baltimore disaster had history of exploitation (ABC News)
    44d

    ScoresSource
  60. [4.8]
    Six workers missing, presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse (The Independent)
    44d
    Source
  61. [5.1]
    Governor Moore addresses Key Bridge collapse impact on Port (CNN)
    45d

    ScoresSource
  62. [5.6]
    Cargo ship crash collapses bridge, impacting shipping and workers (CTV News)
    45d

    ScoresSource
  63. [5.1]
    Container ship collision collapses bridge, state of emergency declared (The New York Times)
    45d

    ScoresSource
  64. [4.3]
    Singapore-flagged vessel collision at Baltimore bridge; 6 presumed dead (Hindustan Times)
    45d
    Source
  65. [4.5]
    Cargo ship crash collapses bridge, halts port traffic indefinitely (CTV News)
    45d
    Source
  66. [5.0]
    US Coast Guard suspends search for Key Bridge collapse victims (CNN)
    45d

    ScoresSource
  67. [6.4]
    Port of Baltimore closure disrupts supply chains, Biden pledges support (The Guardian US)
    45d

    ScoresSource
  68. [4.8]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse leaves six presumed dead (The Independent)
    45d
    Source
  69. [4.5]
    Construction workers missing after cargo ship bridge collision in Baltimore (ABC News)
    45d
    Source
  70. [5.6]
    Cargo ship collision causes bridge collapse, six workers missing (RTE.ie)
    45d

    ScoresSource
  71. [3.9]
    Biden praises Indian crew for alerting before bridge collapse (Hindustan Times)
    45d
    Source
  72. [4.7]
    Six workers fell from bridge after ship collision (The Independent)
    45d
    Source
  73. [5.3]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed tragically (Hindustan Times)
    45d

    ScoresSource
  74. [5.0]
    Cargo ship collision causes Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore (TheJournal.ie)
    45d

    ScoresSource
  75. [4.3]
    Cargo ship collision in Baltimore kills six, bridge collapses (Hindustan Times)
    45d
    Source
  76. [5.2]
    Freighter collision causes bridge collapse in Baltimore; recovery underway (The Washington Post)
    45d

    ScoresSource
  77. [5.9]
    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge, impacting economy and traffic (RTE.ie)
    45d

    ScoresSource
  78. [4.6]
    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, 6 missing (7NEWS)
    46d
    Source
  79. [2.6]
    Cargo ship collision collapses bridge in Baltimore, search ongoing (CNN)
    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

    ScoresSource
  82. [4.9]
    Cargo ship hits Baltimore bridge, causing collapse; no injuries (The New York Times)
    46d
    Source
  83. [6.4]
    Cargo ship collision causes Baltimore bridge collapse, mass casualties (Newsweek)
    46d

    ScoresSource
  84. [5.4]
    Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, mass casualties (The Independent)
    46d

    ScoresSource
  85. [4.5]
    Bridge collapse in Baltimore's Patapsco River; 20 feared missing (RTE.ie)
    46d
    Source
  86. [5.5]
    Ship collision causes partial collapse of Baltimore bridge (The Straits Times)
    46d

    ScoresSource
  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