A tragic incident on March 26, 2024, saw the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, resulting in the deaths of six workers and significant disruption to the port’s operations. Authorities are now focusing on recovery and investigation efforts.
On March 26, 2024, a section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, landing on the Dali cargo ship and resulting in the tragic deaths of six Latino construction workers, with one initially reported missing. This incident has since caused significant disruption to Baltimore’s port operations.
Authorities are planning a controlled use of explosives to dismantle the largest span of the collapsed bridge that is currently resting on the Dali. The operation aims to refloat the vessel and subsequently reopen the port’s main shipping channel by the end of May 2024. The ship has a crew of 21, including 20 from India and one from Sri Lanka, who will remain onboard for safety during the demolition process.
Recovery teams recently located the body of Jose Mynor Lopez, the last missing worker, marking a crucial step in the ongoing efforts to address the aftermath of the collapse. The National Transportation Safety Board and the FBI are investigating the incident to determine the cause, focusing among other factors on the ship’s electrical system.
Reconstruction plans for the bridge are targeted for completion by the fall of 2028.
