Collision Chaos: Maryland Bridge Collapse Halts Port, Biden to Assess Damage

April 2, 2024
Collision Chaos: Maryland Bridge Collapse Halts Port, Biden to Assess Damage
  • The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed due to a cargo ship collision, disrupting U.S. shipping flows.

  • A temporary channel allows limited marine traffic, with efforts to open another for larger vessels amid rough weather recovery challenges.

  • Six construction workers are presumed dead, with two bodies recovered; the state is initiating a scholarship for families of fallen transportation workers.

  • Support measures include Small Business Administration centers and proposed legislation for financial aid from the state's rainy day fund.

  • The companies responsible for the cargo ship seek to limit legal liability through court petition.

  • President Biden plans to visit the site as federal aid packages are considered, with the total cost of the incident expected to be in the billions.

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