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Cargo Ship Dali Collides with Baltimore Bridge After Blackout

Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after ship collision: Live updates 🔗

The Coast Guard has ended the search-and-rescue operation for the six people who were on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed. Follow live updates here.

A cargo ship, the Dali, crashed into the Baltimore bridge after suffering a total blackout, causing the bridge to collapse. The ship's pilot took appropriate emergency measures, including attempting to slow the ship and contacting authorities to shut down traffic to the bridge. Despite these efforts, the ship's engines failed to restart, leading to the collision. The pilot association official stated that the pilot had done everything possible to prevent the crash, and highlighted the extensive training and experience required for maritime pilots.

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