Final Victim Found in Baltimore Bridge Tragedy, Demolition and Rebuild Plans Underway

May 8, 2024
Final Victim Found in Baltimore Bridge Tragedy, Demolition and Rebuild Plans Underway
  • Salvage 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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