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In reply to the discussion: Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after large boat collision [View all]Botany
(71,825 posts)30. Washington Post, Ship owners involved in at least 3 deadly events in recent years.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/03/26/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-maryland/
What happened in Baltimore? Because all ships have to have a local pilot take control of the
ship when it enters the port.
Btw watch how fast President Biden, Mayor Pete, the Governor of Maryland, and the Federal, State,
and Local People get on this problem.
What happened in Baltimore? Because all ships have to have a local pilot take control of the
ship when it enters the port.
Btw watch how fast President Biden, Mayor Pete, the Governor of Maryland, and the Federal, State,
and Local People get on this problem.
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#BREAKING: Mass Casualty has been Declared after a Large Container Ship Collides with The Francis Scott Key Bridge Causi
riversedge
Mar 2024
#4
**Baltimore responding to major incident as cars and pedestrians fall into river.
elleng
Mar 2024
#5
"The cargo ship has a breach in the hull, causing it to list to one side, with reports of a strong smell of diesel fuel
riversedge
Mar 2024
#9
Washington Post, Ship owners involved in at least 3 deadly events in recent years.
Botany
Mar 2024
#30
Reportedly this is the ship involved -- "The vessel DALI (IMO 9697428, MMSI 563004200) is a Container Ship built in 2015
riversedge
Mar 2024
#11
The sun coming up in Baltimore: what is left of the Francis Scott key bridge............
riversedge
Mar 2024
#12
🚨🇺🇸UPDATE: POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AFTER BALTIMORE KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE-early morning view.........
riversedge
Mar 2024
#13
"The cause of the collision was not immediately clear. The ship appeared to lose power in the minutes before the crash.
riversedge
Mar 2024
#15
On top of everything else, the collapse blocks the entire Port of Baltimore from ocean access.
brooklynite
Mar 2024
#19
Live Updates: Major Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After Being Struck by Cargo Ship
mahatmakanejeeves
Mar 2024
#23
Closeup of a Ship hittng the Baltimore bridge. 😱Ship Lost Power Before Hitting Key Bridge in Baltimore
riversedge
Mar 2024
#27
🚨#BREAKING: Morning Daylight reveals the aftermath of the mass casualty event of the Scott Key Bridge collapse 📌
riversedge
Mar 2024
#28
Any ships that were in the bay will be blocked from leaving until the debris is cleared.
Kablooie
Mar 2024
#36
Woah, how awful! Someone mentioned a tragedy in Baltimore last night without details. ...
electric_blue68
Mar 2024
#43