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News Articles: Baltimore bridge collapse

Workers remove wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Baltimore.

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Body of the final Baltimore bridge collapse victim recovered in river, officials say

The Baltimore County Police Department confirmed the identity of the sixth victim, 37-year-old José Mynor López, after salvage teams located his body Tuesday.

May 08, 2024
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By:
  • Jonathan Franklin
Left: The Glomar Explorer in 1975. Right: The Chesapeake 1000 crane in 2024.

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  • National

A huge crane with a CIA history helps with the Baltimore bridge cleanup

There aren't many cranes that have a storied history like the Chesapeake 1000 — nicknamed "Chessy" — which has been brought in to clear Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.

April 05, 2024
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By:
  • Kathryn Fink
A steel frame from the collapsed Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore covers the top of the Dali ship. The container ship crashed into the bridge on Tuesday.

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  • National

'No timeline' to recover 4 bodies after Baltimore bridge collapse, as cleanup begins

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the recovery operation "complex" after a ship smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Officials have not given estimates on when the river will reopen to traffic.

April 01, 2024
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By:
  • Hadeel Al-Shalchi and
  • Scott Neuman
An aerial view of the cargo ship Dali after it ran into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Clearing Baltimore's shipping channel won't be easy, will take at least weeks

The likely first step will likely be securing the massive container ship that brought the bridge down on Tuesday. Then, clearing debris from the shipping channel.

March 29, 2024
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  • Scott Neuman
Maynor Suazo Sandoval (right) and his mother visiting the Niagara Falls, in New York state.

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'A generous man': Baltimore bridge worker helped family, community in Honduras

Maynor Suazo Sandoval left Honduras when he was 20 and built a new life in the U.S. He is one of the missing workers from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

March 29, 2024
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  • Sergio Martínez-Beltrán
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by the Dali container vessel, as seen from Riviera Beach, Md., on Tuesday.

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  • National

For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes, uncertain prospects

The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.

March 28, 2024
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  • Laurel Wamsley
Artwork of Francis Scott key Composing "Star- Spangled Banner" after watching the failed British bombardment of Fort McHenry in the Baltimore Harbor in 1814.

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  • History

Baltimore's Key Bridge was built in the '70s, but has a deep and patriotic history

The bridge was built mere yards from where Francis Scott Key watched the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring him to write the song that would become the U.S. national anthem.

March 27, 2024
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  • Rachel Treisman
The Dali container vessel after striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed into the Patapsco River in Baltimore, on Tuesday. The Port of Baltimore, which has the highest volume of auto imports in the U.S., is now temporarily closed.

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Baltimore's bridge collapse is expected to disrupt supply chains

The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it's at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, which could raise costs.

March 27, 2024
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  • Jackie Northam
Cars are visible in a general view from the Baltimore Port after the cargo ship Dali ran into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md., on Tuesday. The accident has temporarily closed the Port of Baltimore, which handles more vehicles per year than any other U.S. port.

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  • Business

Mercedes, GM, Stellantis scramble; Port jobs are at risk after Baltimore disaster

Baltimore's port isn't one of the nation's largest, and some goods can be rerouted. But some auto companies are having to scramble, and the bridge disaster could spell trouble for local jobs.

March 27, 2024
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  • Camila Domonoske
The container ship Dali after it ran into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday in Baltimore.

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  • National

Loss of ship's power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say

A momentary loss of propulsion or electricity aboard the massive cargo vessel as it maneuvered in a tight channel in Baltimore may have triggered a cascade of events leading to the bridge collision.

March 27, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Neuman and
  • Jackie Northam
The steel frame of the Francis Scott Key Bridge sits on top of the container ship Dali after the bridge collapsed in Baltimore, Md., on Tuesday.

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  • News

6 presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse; former RNC chair dropped from NBC

Recovery efforts are underway for six people presumed dead in the Baltimore bridge collapse. NBC has dropped a former RNC chair as a contributor after backlash from the public and its network stars.

March 27, 2024
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By:
  • Suzanne Nuyen

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