Container Ship Collides with Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
A container ship collided with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. The incident was possibly due to a momentary loss of propulsion and electrical power. Experts suggest that the lack of redundancy in ship systems and the challenging tidal conditions may have contributed to the collision.
Key Points
- Momentary loss of propulsion and electrical power may have caused the collision
- Lack of redundancy in ship systems could have contributed to the incident
- Challenging ebb tide and narrow channel may have made maneuvering difficult