Bridge Collapse in Baltimore

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
A cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse into the Patapsco River. Workers are now removing the wreckage to reopen the Port of Baltimore. The salvage operation is complex and involves cranes, tugs, and coastguard ships. Rebuilding the bridge is expected to take a long time and cost over $400 million.

Key Points

  • Cargo ship collision led to the collapse of the bridge
  • Complex salvage operation underway involving multiple vessels and equipment
  • Rebuilding the bridge expected to cost over $400 million and take years

Pros

  • Efforts to clear the wreckage and reopen the Port of Baltimore are underway
  • Workers are diligently removing the collapsed bridge pieces for recycling
  • Detailed salvage operation involving cranes, tugs, and coastguard ships

Cons

  • Tragic loss of life with two confirmed deaths and four missing and presumed dead
  • High cost and time-consuming process of rebuilding the bridge