Baltimore shipping channel reopened after bridge collapse
On Monday, June 10, a shipping channel in Baltimore, Maryland, was fully reopened after a large cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Bridge in March a large cargo ship crashed into the shipyard, causing a collapse
This was reported by The Hill.
According to Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, the full recovery was faster than expected, in about three months instead of the expected six.
Officials said the rescue effort involved 56 federal, state and local agencies, including about 500 specialists from around the world, who operated a fleet of 18 barges, 22 tugs, 13 floating cranes, 10 excavators and four research boats to remove approximately 50,000 tons of debris from the water and restore vital commerce.
The publication noted that there is virtually no evidence of the disaster, except for the absence of the bridge deck itself.
“I can’t overstate how proud I am of our team,” said Colonel Estee Pinchasin, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District. “It’s been incredible to see so many people from different parts of our government, from across the country and around the world come together as the Unified Command and accomplish so much in such a short time.
For reference: Before the bridge collapsed, the port of Baltimore was the busiest on the East Coast for road transportation, as well as an important terminal for coal and agricultural machinery.
- On 26 March, a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. After that, the bridge collapsed and vehicles fell into the water. At least 6 people are known to have died.
- Subsequently, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation opened a criminal investigation into the bridge collapse.
- On May 14, a partially destroyed bridge in Baltimore was controlled explosively.
