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Baltimore bridge: Massive US crane to haul wreckage after deadly collapse Baltimore bridge: Massive US crane to haul wreckage after deadly collapse
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Watch: New drone video shows close-up view of debris from the Baltimore bridge collapseWatch: New drone video shows close-up view of debris from the Baltimore bridge collapse
Watch: New drone video shows close-up view of debris from the Baltimore bridge collapseWatch: New drone video shows close-up view of debris from the Baltimore bridge collapse
The largest crane on the eastern US seaboard is heading to Baltimore to launch a massive clean-up effort after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.The largest crane on the eastern US seaboard is heading to Baltimore to launch a massive clean-up effort after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Shipments in and out of one of the country's busiest ports are suspended while the span's wreckage sags over the cargo ship that crashed into it. Shipments in and out of one of the country's busiest ports are suspended while the span's wreckage hangs over the cargo ship that crashed into it.
The search for the bodies of four workers remains on hold because of the dangers of diving amongst the wreckage.The search for the bodies of four workers remains on hold because of the dangers of diving amongst the wreckage.
Some $60m (£48m) in federal emergency funds will go towards recovery efforts.Some $60m (£48m) in federal emergency funds will go towards recovery efforts.
The port is a main economic generator for the state of Maryland and a vital conduit for imports and exports of cars and light trucks.The port is a main economic generator for the state of Maryland and a vital conduit for imports and exports of cars and light trucks.
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Eight construction workers were repairing potholes on the Key Bridge early on Tuesday when the Dali container ship veered into one of its columns, sending most of the structure crashing into the water.Eight construction workers were repairing potholes on the Key Bridge early on Tuesday when the Dali container ship veered into one of its columns, sending most of the structure crashing into the water.
Two were rescued. The bodies of two others were recovered and the remaining four are presumed dead.Two were rescued. The bodies of two others were recovered and the remaining four are presumed dead.
Sonar scans indicate the vehicles that fell into the water are encased in a "superstructure" of concrete and other debris, say state police.Sonar scans indicate the vehicles that fell into the water are encased in a "superstructure" of concrete and other debris, say state police.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said each stage of the recovery and salvage operation would be difficult.Maryland Governor Wes Moore said each stage of the recovery and salvage operation would be difficult.
Watch: A view from inside the ship that hit a Baltimore bridgeWatch: A view from inside the ship that hit a Baltimore bridge
Watch: A view from inside the ship that hit a Baltimore bridgeWatch: A view from inside the ship that hit a Baltimore bridge
"We're talking 3,000 to 4,000 tons of steel that's sitting on that ship," Mr Moore told reporters on Thursday."We're talking 3,000 to 4,000 tons of steel that's sitting on that ship," Mr Moore told reporters on Thursday.
The Dali container vessel - which is nearly as long as the Eiffel tower - remains on the water. Its 22-person crew, all Indian nationals, are reportedly still aboard.The Dali container vessel - which is nearly as long as the Eiffel tower - remains on the water. Its 22-person crew, all Indian nationals, are reportedly still aboard.
The recovery has been further complicated by the amount of the debris in the dark waters of the Patapsco river. Divers have been unable to see more than a foot or two in front of them. The recovery has been further complicated by the amount of debris in the dark waters of the Patapsco river. Divers have been unable to see more than a foot or two in front of them.
"Much of the operation is simply feel," said the governor of the divers' work. The effort will be paid for by the US Army Corps of Engineers and US Navy contractors. They will be joined by more than 1,100 engineering specialists.
The effort will be paid for by the US Army Corps of Engineers, which has 32 staff and 38 US Navy contractors on the ground, officials said. Watch: Crane arrives to clear Baltimore bridge wreckage
They will be joined by more than 1,100 engineering specialists and other experts to begin removing the debris. Watch: Crane arrives to clear Baltimore bridge wreckage
A crane works on the debris of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Friday morning in Baltimore
The largest crane on the eastern US seaboard, which can lift 1,000 tons, is being erected on site on Friday. It will be followed by a 400-ton crane arriving on Saturday.The largest crane on the eastern US seaboard, which can lift 1,000 tons, is being erected on site on Friday. It will be followed by a 400-ton crane arriving on Saturday.
Those involved in the operation must figure out how to cut debris from the bridge into pieces so they can be lifted by the crane, officials said.Those involved in the operation must figure out how to cut debris from the bridge into pieces so they can be lifted by the crane, officials said.
It must be done carefully to ensure none of the hazardous material held in shipping containers atop the Dali spills into the river.It must be done carefully to ensure none of the hazardous material held in shipping containers atop the Dali spills into the river.
Some of those containers stored sheen, which is used in paint. A few have already broken open, officials from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have said. Some of those containers stored sheen, which is used in paint. A few have already broken open, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has said.
Authorities have deployed floating booms in an effort to corral any leaks.Authorities have deployed floating booms in an effort to corral any leaks.
US President Joe Biden has pledged the federal government will bear the full cost of the rebuild. Experts estimate it could take a month for the Port of Baltimore to reopen and years to rebuild the bridge. The incident investigation may take two years.
It is unclear how long the recovery or rebuilding process will take, but experts estimate it could take a month for the Port of Baltimore to reopen and years to rebuild the bridge. The NTSB has said the investigation may take two years.
"We have a very long road ahead of us," the governor said on Thursday.
People in Baltimore are still reeling from the disaster.People in Baltimore are still reeling from the disaster.
The city's Major League Baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, marked the start of their season on Thursday with a moment of silence for the victims, who were from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico.The city's Major League Baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, marked the start of their season on Thursday with a moment of silence for the victims, who were from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico.
The wife of one of the construction workers who was pulled from the water said it is a miracle that he is alive as he does not know how to swim.The wife of one of the construction workers who was pulled from the water said it is a miracle that he is alive as he does not know how to swim.
Julio Cervantes' spouse told NBC News that "all the men were on a break in their cars when the boat hit".Julio Cervantes' spouse told NBC News that "all the men were on a break in their cars when the boat hit".
The wife said her nephew is still among the missing.The wife said her nephew is still among the missing.
"We haven't been able to sleep, waiting for word if they're going to find a relative," she said."We haven't been able to sleep, waiting for word if they're going to find a relative," she said.
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