Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, leading to the opening of a temporary channel. Salvage operations are ongoing to remove wreckage and bodies of workers. President Joe Biden took an aerial tour of the collapsed bridge. Six people were killed in the collapse.
Key Points
- Opening of temporary channel in Baltimore
- Sonar images show sunken remains of the bridge
- Removal of wreckage by end of April
- President Joe Biden took an aerial tour of the collapsed bridge
Pros
- Salvage operations ongoing to clear wreckage and improve shipping channel
- Efforts to recover bodies of workers killed in the collapse
Cons
- Six people were killed in the collapse