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Mar 26 2024
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Baltimore bridge collapse reminds Minnesotans of 2007′s deadly I-35W disaster
The news of a bridge collapse in Baltimore stirs memories of a similar disaster that took place nearly two decades ago when the Interstate 35W bridge gave out during rush hour in Minneapolis. A container ship struck a support column for the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland early Tuesday morning, plunging an estimated seven motorists into the Patapsco River below. A federal investigation
Star TribuneMar 26 2024
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Fire Chief: Two Rescued in Search for Survivors After Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Officials say two people have been rescued after a section of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday when a container ship hit it, resulting in vehicles and people falling into the water below the structure. The cargo ship rammed into one of the bridge’s supports at approximately 1:30 a.m., causing cars to fall into the Patapsco River, Fox 5 DC reported Tuesday, adding
Breitbart NewsMar 26 2024
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Right-Wingers Are Already Pushing Conspiracy Theories About Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a 948-foot-long container ship collided with it early Tuesday. Stunning video of the incident has circulated online, and search-and-rescue procedures are currently underway. “This is an unthinkable tragedy,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (D) said at a press conference. “We have to first and foremost pray for all of those who are
RollingStone.comMar 26 2024
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Ship’s mayday allowed “heroes" to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge collapse
As a cargo ship hurtled through the darkness towards Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, its crew was powerless to change direction. But they were able to get out an emergency call that saved lives, Maryland’s governor said. It was around 1:30 a.m. when the cargo ship Dali hit one of the supports of the Key Bridge, sending the entire span plunging into the frigid waters
Fox 5 DCNov 19 2020
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Tools to Help You Bridge Divides This Thanksgiving
Amid a global pandemic, Thanksgiving celebrations may look a bit different this year. For us at AllSides and our partner organizations, that makes our goals of promoting civility and unity across divides even more prevalent!
Here are resources provided by us and several of our friends in the divide-bridging sphere:
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AllSides StaffMar 26 2024
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What we know about the cargo ship that struck Baltimore's Key Bridge
THANK YOU, THANK YOU. GOOD MORNING. UM, AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30 A.M., A CARGO SHIP LEAVING THE PORT OF BALTIMORE STRUCK THE FRANCIS SCOTT KEY BRIDGE. THIS CALLS THE CATASTROPHIC COLLAPSE OF THE BRIDGE. FIRST RESPONDERS FROM THE MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, THE TOLL AUTHORITY, AND OUR FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL PARTNERS IMMEDIATELY RESPONDED TO THE SCENE AT THIS TIME. THIS IS AN ACTIVE SEARCH
WBAL 11Mar 26 2024
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Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses after being rammed by massive cargo ship
BALTIMORE — A container ship rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers were searching for survivors. Two people were rescued from the waters under the Francis Scott Key Bridge, one in serious condition, according to Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace. He said authorities
Chicago Sun-TimesMar 26 2024
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Baltimore Key Bridge collapse map: View the path of the cargo ship Dali
Baltimore SunMar 26 2024
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Baltimore bridge partially collapses after collusion with cargo ship; rescue underway
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore partially collapsed early Tuesday after it was struck by a large cargo ship, authorities said. "All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge," the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) said on X early Tuesday. "Traffic is being detoured." The extent of the damage remains unclear but videos posted on social media showed a large
"USA Today" ContributorMar 15 2024
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Bay Bridge Closing 1 Span Overnight For Next Year
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Crews will start replacing the deck of the eastbound Bay Bridge span this month. The work, which will continue the existing lane closures, is expected to run through spring 2025. Workers will use the existing off-peak daytime closures to prepare the work areas for night-time shifts. Weather permitting, crews will continue closing the entire eastbound span at night. The
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