The Governor of Maryland confirmed efforts were made to block traffic from driving onto the Baltimore bridge before a collision with the MV Dali, potentially saving lives. The ship suffered a power loss just minutes before impact, allowing authorities to communicate the situation and prevent more vehicles from crossing the bridge. An investigation is ongoing, with confirmation of an eight-man construction team on the bridge at the time of the collapse.
Key Points
MV Dali suffered a power loss just minutes before the collision with the Baltimore bridge
Authorities were able to communicate the situation and prevent more vehicles from crossing the bridge
Confirmation of an eight-man construction team on the bridge during the collapse
Pros
Efforts made to prevent more vehicles from driving onto the bridge potentially saved lives
Confirmation of communication between authorities and crew of MV Dali before impact
Cons
Uncertainty about the number of people on the bridge at the time of the collapse
Confirmation of an eight-man construction team on the bridge during the incident