FBI opens criminal probe into Baltimore bridge collapse – US media reports

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The FBI has opened a criminal probe into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, according to the Washington Post.

On 26 March, the Dali, a cargo ship, crashed into one of the supports of the bridge, causing it to collapse.

Video captured the moment the huge bridge collapsed into the river, killing six men – all roadway workers who had been on the bridge at the time.

Salvage crews have since been trying to clear the wreckage.

Pic: NTSB via AP
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The remains of the bridge are still in place across the stranded cargo ship. Pic: NTSB via AP

The remains of the bridge still lie across the cargo ship, blocking the shipping lane.

Following the collapse of the bridge, US President Joe Biden toured the area and saw first-hand efforts to clear away the debris.

He greeted police officers who helped block traffic onto the bridge in the moments before the ship struck, and spoke to the families of the victims.

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This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows a view of the Francis Scott Key Bridge that was struck by a container ship in Baltimore, Md., on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  The container ship lost power and rammed into the major bridge causing the span to buckle into the river below. (Maxaar Technologies via AP)
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He also promised the state of Maryland that it wouldn’t be left alone.

Mr Biden said: “I’m here to say your nation has your back and I mean it. Your nation has your back.”

The White House previously said that the current intention is to open a limited-access channel for some barge container ships by the end of April.

By the end of May they hope normal capacity will have been restored to Baltimore’s port.

The bodies of three of the six workers who died have been recovered and the other three are presumed dead.

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