The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed on March 26, 2024. While there were initial fears that up to seven cars were on the bridge when the MV Dali hit it, those fears proved unfounded thanks to the quick action of first responders who were able to divert traffic.
Unfortunately, seven construction workers were fixing potholes on the bridge. The bodies of two of those workers have been recovered. Let's look at the latest news from the bridge's collapse.
The ship's owner, Grace Ocean Private Ltd., and its manager, Synergy Marine Group, have filed a petition for exoneration from or limitation of liability in U.S. District Court in Baltimore.
This law allows the companies to limit their liabilities for the accident to the value of the vessel and its freight at the end of the voyage, which was intended to be Sri Lanka.
A large portion of the bridge rests on the cargo ship after the accident at approximately 1:27 a.m. The 984-foot-long ship has more than 1.5 million gallons of gas and lubricants on board. It also contains over 50 crates containing hazardous cargo.