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Salvage Crews Begin Removing Containers From Shipwrecked Cargo Vessel

The site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and the container ship that toppled it, Dali, right, are seen from a debris retrieval vessel, the Reynolds, April 4, 2024. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltim

Salvage crews have commenced the process of removing containers from the deck of the cargo ship that collided with and caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. This marks a significant step towards fully reopening one of the nation's crucial shipping lanes.

According to a statement from the Key Bridge Response Unified Command, the removal of containers from the Dali's deck will continue throughout the week, weather permitting. Crews are also working on removing sections of the bridge that obstruct the ship's movement.

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