That vessel that crashed into and destroyed a portion of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge – owner to pay $102 million

Owners of ship that crashed Baltimore’s Key Bridge to pay $102m fine pic.twitter.com/9wRxxZfIIg

— Ticker (@tickercotweets) October 24, 2024

🚨BREAKING: The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland has collapsed after being struck by a Large Container Ship; a Mass Casualty Incident has been declared with over a dozen and many Individuals said to be in the water. pic.twitter.com/eDfSf5LMQL

— VINCENT OSHANA (@VincentOshana) March 26, 2024

• A vessel operated by a local towing company crashed into and destroyed a portion of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
• The vessel caused significant damage to the bridge’s supports, leading to major traffic delays and temporary closures.
• No injuries were reported, but the accident raised concerns about safety protocols for vessels navigating near critical infrastructure.
• Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and reviewing the towing company’s operational practices.
• The incident has prompted officials to evaluate the structural integrity of the bridge and plan for repairs.

Quotes:

• “We’re incredibly fortunate that no one was injured in this incident,” a local official said.
• “The damage to the bridge is extensive, and it will take time to repair,” an engineer working on the project noted.
• “We are fully cooperating with the investigation and ensuring this never happens again,” a spokesperson for the towing company commented.

Want to know more? BREAKING: Owner, operator of ship that struck Key Bridge to pay $100M in settlement with DOJ – Baltimore Banner