Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse and the Refloating of Cargo Ship Dali

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Cargo ship Dali, which caused the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, has been refloated and is heading to Virginia for repairs and off-loading cargo containers. The bridge collapsed due to the ship losing power and crashing into one of its supporting columns, resulting in the death of six construction workers.

Key Points

  • Cargo ship Dali caused the collapse by crashing into a bridge column
  • Ship lost power multiple times before the incident
  • Plans to rebuild the bridge by 2028

Pros

  • Reopening of the Port of Baltimore after a $100M cleanup
  • Cargo ship Dali being refloated and moving for repairs

Cons

  • Death of six construction workers in the bridge collapse
  • Impact on jobs and economy due to the bridge collapse