Final Victim Found in Baltimore Bridge Tragedy, Demolition and Rebuild Plans Underway
May 8, 2024Salvage teams have successfully retrieved the final victim, José Mynor López, from the Baltimore bridge collapse that occurred on March 26.
Demolition crews are set to use explosives to dismantle the remaining parts of the bridge, keeping the ship Dali on board during the process.
The controlled demolition of the bridge is a precursor to resuming normal maritime traffic once the ship is cleared from the site.
The National Transportation Safety Board and the FBI are investigating the cause of the collapse, while Maryland officials are pushing to rebuild the bridge by fall 2028.
Governor Wes Moore is actively seeking federal support for the bridge's reconstruction, highlighting its importance to the regional traffic infrastructure.
The bridge collapse has sparked broader discussions on infrastructure funding, the construction supply chain, and its broader impact on the economy.
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