Baltimore Bridge Collapse Caused by Cargo Ship Kills 6, Threatens City Economy

The container ship Dali struck the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, resulting in the death of 6 construction workers on the bridge. The ridge was closed to traffic just before the Dali lost power and collided with the bridge.

Traffic across the river will be detoured for the foreseeable future to Baltimore’s two tunnels as crews work to remove the fallen bridge, a challenge given the bridge’s size and structure. Baltimore’s port will largely remain closed, posing a threat to the metro area’s economy.