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Federal Probe Focuses On Electrical System In Bridge Collapse

Containers are crushed as wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rests on the container ship Dali, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Following the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, federal investigators are honing in on the electrical power system of the container ship involved in the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board is actively collecting data with the assistance of Hyundai, the manufacturer of the ship's equipment, particularly focusing on the engine room and circuit breakers.

According to NTSB Chair, the ship experienced power issues just before the crash, as seen in videos showing lights flickering on and off. Information from the vessel’s voyage data recorder is limited, making the examination of the engine room crucial for the investigation.

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