The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is actively involved in investigating the recent bridge collapse incident. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy provided an update on the situation, highlighting the importance of verifying the numbers related to the cars and individuals present on the bridge at the time of the collapse.
Homendy mentioned that while there have been various figures circulating regarding the number of vehicles and people involved, the focus is on confirming these details accurately. She emphasized that the responsibility for verifying these numbers lies with local authorities such as the Maryland State Police and the Maryland Transportation Authority, in collaboration with federal partners.