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Cargo Ship Crash Into Baltimore Bridge Kills Construction Workers

Cargo ship loaded with shipping containers in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey

Authorities are investigating the devastating crash of a mammoth cargo ship into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of construction workers. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting interviews with the ship's crew to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy.

The ship, named Dali, weighing 213 million pounds, experienced distress signals shortly before the collision. The NTSB retrieved the voyage data recorder, providing crucial insights into the moments preceding the crash.

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