Investigators found a loose cable that could have caused electrical issues on the Dali, the cargo ship that lost power and struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the span to collapse.
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Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse
The Dali was headed for Norfolk, Va., to have roughly 1,500 cargo containers off-loaded to reduce draft then undergo continued salvage and repairs from damage caused during the bridge collapse.
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The ship that struck the Key Bridge had electrical problems in port, the NTSB says
The huge container ship that struck the Key Bridge had electrical problems the day before it left the Port of Baltimore, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday by federal investigators.
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Controlled demolition planned at Baltimore bridge collapse site
After weeks of preparation, crews are scheduled to conduct a controlled demolition to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland.
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Bridge projects across U.S. offer clues to what may replace Baltimore’s fallen span
What a new bridge over Baltimore’s Patapsco River will look like is still very much a matter of speculation. But one design stands out.
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Who will pay to replace Baltimore’s Key Bridge? The legal battle has already begun
Workers are still removing pieces of the Key Bridge from Baltimore Harbor, but the fight over who will pay to replace it has already begun. Past accidents offer some clues about how it could play out.
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For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects
The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it’s not just infrastructure — it’s their identity as people who live close to the water.
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse is expected to disrupt supply chains
The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it’s at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, which could raise costs.
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge was built in the ’70s, but has a deep and patriotic history
The bridge was built mere yards from where Francis Scott Key watched the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring him to write the song that would become the U.S. national anthem.
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What we know and don’t know about Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse
Rescue efforts have turned to recovery after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. A federal investigation is underway as the region braces for a long and costly reconstruction.