A fallen bridge, a grieving son and a return to a familiar field
Posted on AllSides May 4th, 2024
From The Left
How it happened: Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by a cargo ship. The container ship lost power shortly before hitting the bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said. Video shows the bridge collapse in under 40 seconds. Victims: Divers have recovered the bodies of two construction workers, officials said. They were fathers, husbands and hard workers. A mayday call from the ship prompted first responders to shut down traffic on the four-lane bridge, saving lives. Economic impact: The collapse of the bridge severed ocean links to...
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