On March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland was struck by the container ship MV Dali. The bridge completely collapsed moments later. Eight construction workers were on the bridge at the time. Although two men were rescued, six are missing and presumed dead.
In this episode, I provide a timeline of events leasing to the disaster, including clips from the police radio. I also provide a short history of the bridge, and the MV Dali.
Sources
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2024/03/26/francis-scott-key-bridge-history-baltimore/
- https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/03/26/key-bridge-collapse-what-we-know-about-the-bridge/
- https://gcaptain.com/breaking-mv-dali-cited-for-propulsion-issues-before-baltimore-incident/
- https://www.marinelink.com/news/timeline-within-minutes-departure-512529
- https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/transportation/key-bridge-collapse-YDNMRSLMDREE7ADUZJQFQJ3WDA/
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/03/26/video-audio-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
- https://news.usni.org/2024/03/26/coast-guard-heading-search-and-rescue-effort-after-container-ship-collapses-baltimore-bridge
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/maryland-bridge-collapse-francis-scott-key-bridge-boat-baltimore-rcna145047
- https://www.barrons.com/news/dali-the-ship-that-brought-down-baltimore-bridge-c0d45092