Baltimore bridge collapse: Focus shifts to removing debris
Saturday, 30 March 2024 Teams of engineers are working to remove debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland following a cargo ship collision, with a focus on recovering missing workers. The complex salvage operation involves floating cranes, tugboats, and divers facing challenges in visibility. Authorities are investigating the accident's cause and planning reconstruction efforts with federal aid.
The federal government has given Maryland officials the $60 million requested to cover the first steps of responding to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to a Federal Highway Administration news release. Federal Highway Administration chief Shailen Bhatt said the emergency...