Person 1: “Any one of you guys on the South Side, one of you guys on the North side, hold on traffic on the Key Bridge.” Person 2: “Uh, there’s a ship approaching, I just lost their steering.” Person 1: “So, they tell you that under control, we got to stop all traffic, okay? I’m holding traffic now, I was …
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How the Baltimore bridge collapse could impact the economy
Investigators looking into the cargo ship’s history have found it was involved in a crash just a few years ago. ABC News live anchor Terry Moran has those details. This is the moment that the 95,000-ton cargo ship, the Dolly, was getting perilously close to Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge. You can see the power flicker on and off seconds …
Read More »Search and recovery continues as 6 presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse
We are now in the second day of this tragedy, a morning where the reality sinks in for the people here that it indeed happened. This morning, there is a palpable void as the road behind me leads to the remnants of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a landmark for decades, now obliterated by a massive container ship yesterday morning. …
Read More »Carnival boosts outlook but bridge collapse, Red Sea temper view
Cruise line operator Carnival has raised its annual profit forecast, but the company anticipates being affected by the recent Baltimore bridge collapse. To delve deeper into this matter, we’ve invited Jamie Cat, Senior Equity Analyst at Morning Star, to share insights. bridge collapse Jamie, thank you for joining us. Carnival has raised its outlook for 2024 amid record-setting demand for …
Read More »Baltimore bridge collapse: ‘Families need closure’
It is now presumed that lives have been lost, underscoring the incredible efforts of first responders and divers. The impact of this tragedy extends beyond Maryland, with significant economic ramifications for the entire country. The Port of Baltimore plays a crucial role in handling over 51 million tons of foreign cargo annually, affecting industries nationwide, from farming equipment purchases to …
Read More »Judge imposes partial gag order on Donald Trump ahead of hush money trial
Former President Trump saw a surge in his net worth after his social media company’s shares soared, adding billions to his wealth. However, he faced a partial gag order from the judge in a hush money case. ABC’s Ainikki has the details. Donald Trump is less than three weeks away from his trial for alleged felonies. He can criticize the …
Read More »Dive teams prepare to resume recovery effort after Baltimore bridge collapse
The house shook, then there was rolling thunder, which lasted a number of seconds. People in Baltimore are still shaken up after a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse. Six construction workers are now presumed dead. Dive teams, search and rescue boats, and more resources are back in the river this morning as …
Read More »Crews begin recovery efforts Wednesday after Baltimore bridge collapse
Just don’t ever think that something like that could happen. I mean, it’s unreal. You wake up and you hear the bridge collapse, and you’re thinking how, and you’d think they’d have things to stop that from happening. The shift has gone from rescue to recovery. Six people are presumed dead after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore. …
Read More »Baltimore community mourns crew presumed dead after Key Bridge collapse
The house shook, then there was rolling thunder which lasted a number of seconds. People in Baltimore recount the moment that the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the river. This morning, six construction workers who were on that bridge are now presumed dead. The search now a recovery effort. Fox 43’s Sire Williams joins us from Baltimore with details …
Read More »How protected are Canadian bridges from collisions?
Vancouver’s Lion’s Gate Bridge sees thousands of large vessels pass beneath it every year, posing some risk. The biggest risk is similar to an errant vessel seen in Baltimore today. We must consider mechanisms and measures to prevent such incidents. The collapse in Baltimore raises questions about the safety of Canada’s bridges. While BC’s government is confident in its bridges, …
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