A cargo ship collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore caused a significant section of the bridge to collapse, leading to environmental and human casualties.

The ship was carrying hazardous materials, including corrosives, flammables, and lithium-ion batteries, resulting in a gasoline spill and potential environmental hazards.

The accident claimed the lives of two construction workers and left four others presumed dead, with recovery efforts for the missing workers still in progress.

Shipping traffic from the Port of Baltimore has been disrupted, affecting coal exports and bunker fuel consumption, with neighboring states stepping in to assist.

Federal aid has been mobilized, with President Biden approving $60 million for recovery, and additional funds being made available by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

The incident has underscored the need for infrastructure improvements for bridges to better accommodate modern container ships and raised concerns about the state’s transportation funding.