Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore

Controlled demolition scheduled to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland caused by a massive container ship crash. Crews preparing for precision cuts to remove the ship from the wreckage and reopen Baltimore's busy port. Six roadwork crew members died in the collapse, all Latino immigrants. Crew members of the ship sheltering in place during the demolition. Investigations ongoing by NTSB and FBI.

Ship Crash in Baltimore

The owner of the Singapore-flagged ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge may face hundreds of millions of dollars in damage claims. Legal experts suggest a 19th-century law could limit liability. The ship owner's insurance and maritime law will play key roles in determining the outcome of the claims.