Salvage Operations Underway for Collapsed Baltimore Bridge

The complex operation to remove the wreckage and recover bodies follows a cargo ship collision, highlighting infrastructure challenges.

A massive cargo ship collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has prompted a complex salvage operation to remove the wreckage and recover bodies of missing workers.
The collapse has caused significant disruptions to the Port of Baltimore, affecting national economic interests and leading to a halt in ship traffic.
Federal and state officials are investigating the accident, which appeared to be due to the ship losing power, as efforts to rebuild the bridge with federal funding are already underway.
The incident highlights the broader issue of the condition of U.S. bridges, with thousands in poor shape and posing risks to the economy.
President Joe Biden's administration has approved $60 million in immediate aid for the bridge reconstruction, promising to cover the full cost.