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Here's what we know so far about the Baltimore bridge collapse

The 2.6km-long, four-lane bridge over the Patapsco River in Baltimore, came crashing down after a cargo ship, collided against it in on March 26.

Published on: Apr 01, 2024 12:42 PM IST

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The Baltimore Key Bridge collapsed after a cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the span to collapse and presumably killing six construction workers. (AFP)

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The Baltimore Key Bridge collapsed after a cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the span to collapse and presumably killing six construction workers. (AFP)

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Dali, a 984-foot cargo ship, was headed from Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, and flying under a Singapore flag, according to data from Marine Traffic.  (AP)

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Dali, a 984-foot cargo ship, was headed from Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, and flying under a Singapore flag, according to data from Marine Traffic. (AP)

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This aerial view shows the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge lying on top of the container ship Dali in Baltimore, Maryland, as clean-up work begins. (AFP)

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This aerial view shows the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge lying on top of the container ship Dali in Baltimore, Maryland, as clean-up work begins. (AFP)

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Workers have lifted out the first, 200-ton chunk of Baltimore's collapsed bridge, officials said Sunday, as efforts get underway to clear the harbor of the steel structure destroyed by an out-of-control ship.  (REUTERS)

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Workers have lifted out the first, 200-ton chunk of Baltimore's collapsed bridge, officials said Sunday, as efforts get underway to clear the harbor of the steel structure destroyed by an out-of-control ship. (REUTERS)

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The complex process of clearing the tangled wreckage of the Baltimore bridge that collapsed spectacularly this week began on March 30 with the removal of a first section, officials said.   (REUTERS)

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The complex process of clearing the tangled wreckage of the Baltimore bridge that collapsed spectacularly this week began on March 30 with the removal of a first section, officials said. (REUTERS)

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The collapse killed six people and blocked traffic through the busy US port.  (Getty Images via AFP)

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The collapse killed six people and blocked traffic through the busy US port. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Eight people were on the bridge during the collapse, with two individuals rescued soon after the collapse. Divers recovered the bodies of two others and the other four are presumed dead.   (Getty Images via AFP)

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Eight people were on the bridge during the collapse, with two individuals rescued soon after the collapse. Divers recovered the bodies of two others and the other four are presumed dead. (Getty Images via AFP)

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The Port of Baltimore is one of the largest and busiest ports on the East Coast of the U.S.   (AP)

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The Port of Baltimore is one of the largest and busiest ports on the East Coast of the U.S. (AP)

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