Baltimore bridge collapse Coverage

Baltimore says ship owners responsible for bridge collapse

In court filings yesterday, Baltimore officials have accused the owners of the "Dali" cargo ship of putting an "unseaworthy vessel into the water." And says they should be help fully liable for the accident that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge."

PAUL KRUGMAN: Will Trump's MAGA GOP block Baltimore's rebuilding?

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 -- Will partisanship and conspiracy theorizing get in the way of rebuilding the Key Bridge? I'd like to dismiss that risk. ... This is no time to be complacent.

Man on Baltimore bridge minutes before collapse is thankful to be alive

A man who crossed Baltimore's Francis Key Bridge just before it collapsed last week is speaking out.

NBC News Channel

'I probably wouldn't be here': Man on bridge 10 minutes before it collapsed

"I probably wouldn't be here." A man who crossed Baltimore's Francis Key Bridge just before it collapsed last week is speaking out. He was on the bridge on his way to work just 10 minutes before it collapsed.

With Baltimore port idle, officials must find a way to keep cargo moving

8,000 employees of the Port of Baltimore are sidelined and cargo lining up along the East Coast after a bridge collapse the could crumple the supply chain.

Port of Baltimore could reopen as soon as May, expert says

Demolition workers could open a channel for ships to move in and out of the Port of Baltimore as soon as one month after required equipment arrives on scene, according to an expert in the field familiar with ongoing discussions.

By Chris Isidore, CNN

The 5 minutes that brought down the Key Bridge

Many people -- from the ship's crew, who sent out a mayday signal, to the transportation authority police officers, who stopped traffic heading onto the Francis Scott Key Bridge -- did what they could to avert catastrophe, most likely saving many lives.

Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Annie Correal, Campbell Robertson, Michael Forsythe and Mike Baker, New York Times

Baltimore bridge collapse brings back painful memories for some in NC

Those who remember the collapse of the Bonner Bridge at the Outer Banks said they know what some in Baltimore are going through.

'Everyone of them is shaken': Former ship driver says Baltimore bridge collapse similar to Bonner Bridge collapse

Tuesday's bridge collapse in Baltimore reminded North Carolinians of a similar collapse in North Carolina decades ago. On Oct. 26, 1990, a runaway dredge collided with the Bonner Bridge on the Outer Banks, causing a section of the bridge to collapse.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Buttigieg Outlines Urgent Effort to Restore Access to Port of Baltimore

WASHINGTON -- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday emphasized the challenges facing federal officials as they strategized how to clear the rubble of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and restore access to the Port of Baltimore.

Zach Montague, New York Times

Campbell professor: More resources, protections needed to prevent catastrophes like Baltimore bridge collapse

Local maritime historian and Campbell University professor Sal Mercogliano says errors can compound quickly on the water and they're often catastrophic.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

Campbell professor breaks down bridge collapse, examines what's needed to prevent another tragedy

In the aftermath of the bridge collapse experts are looking to the moments before the crash WRAL's Destinee Patterson talked to a local historian, who said it's a crucial part of understanding how this all unfolded.

A look at economic fallout from Baltimore bridge collpase

Experts said the bridge collapse carries a seismic impact for Maryland's economy.

NC State grad part of effort diverting drivers after Baltimore bridge collapse; search for missing to resume Wednesday

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning in Baltimore. An NC State graduate is leading the efforts to divert traffic away from the bridge, as authorities prepare to resume their search for six missing workers on Wednesday.

Baltimore bridge collapse: US government update on investigation

A cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying collapse that could disrupt a vital shipping port for months. Six people were missing.

Cars, sugar and cruises: How the Port of Baltimore closure could hurt the economy

The bridge collapse that has indefinitely halted the flow of ships in and out of the Port of Baltimore could hurt the local economy, strain supply chains and scramble deliveries along the US East Coast.

By Mark Thompson and Chris Isidore, CNN

Local law enforcement agencies working to make sure increasing gas prices don't impact public safety

With gas prices shooting through the roof, local aw enforcement agencies are taking aim at some fuel cost-cutting measures.

Gilbert Baez, WRAL Fayetteville reporter