The Ship that Collided with Baltimore Bridge Was Carrying Large Amount Of Hazardous Materials: US Official

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:20am on 30 Mar 2024,Saturday International

A cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, carrying 56 containers of hazardous materials, totaling 764 tons. Jennifer Homendy of the National Transportation Safety Board revealed the details, stating the materials included corrosives, flammables, and lithium-ion batteries. The ship, MV Dali, lost power and control, resulting in the collision on March 26. The incident caused six deaths, with four still missing and presumed dead among the 22 Indian crew members. This tragic event highlights concerns over maritime safety and the transportation of dangerous goods.

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