Second Temporary Channel Opens In Patapsco River After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Crews opened a second temporary channel in the Patapsco River on Tuesday, allowing larger ships to access the Port of Baltimore for the first time since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week. The smaller channels will primarily serve vessels engaged in the cleanup operations and small ships stranded in the harbor. However, officials are currently focusing on clearing the bridge debris before opening the main channel, which boasts a depth of 50 feet (15 meters), according to Reuters. Major cargo ships require a minimum depth of...