Francis Scott Key Bridge South of Baltimore Collapses

Only consolation is that it didn’t happen during rush hour, or a lot more injuries/fatalities would’ve occurred. Still a tragic accident

 

Unfortunate accident. On the bright side, no more maintenance required, just build a new one. .

 

They are probably already lining up several heavy lift barge cranes to come in and remove the central span to get the channel open. Depending on how far they have to come, it may take a few weeks. There are 15 ships in the harbor that can't leave and four cruise ships that left Baltimore and can't get back to the piers. Lots of lost money. The owners of the ship will invoke "force majeure" to avoid having to pay damages.

 

They can try but I don’t think it’ll hold water when investigators look at the ship’s inspection and maintenance records!
Grace Ocean might have to start cutting checks to Uncle Sam!

 

MV Dali - Wikipedia

 

The collapse is already having a domino effect!
https://www.reuters.com/business/au...e-shipments-after-bridge-collapse-2024-03-26/

 

Told ya