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Vessels in Baltimore start moving out after a bridge collapse disrupts maritime traffic. Efforts ongoing to restore normalcy.

There’ll be a colossal bill from the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore — but a law from the days of sailing ships might limit it.

U.S. Coast Guard responds to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, clearing debris, establishing a temporary channel, and aiding affected bus...

US authorities working on the Baltimore bridge collapse told AFP on Monday that they plan to open two small, temporary channels to let ships access the site of the incident.

Ship collision causes collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, impacting workers and disrupting port traffic.

A bakery worker narrowly escapes the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, reflecting on the close call and expressing gratitude for his safety.

Efforts are underway to remove the wreckage from the Baltimore bridge collapse, marking the initial phase of a complex cleanup operation. The removal of the debris aims to create a temporary channel to facilitate vessel movement around the collapse site, aiding in the search for missing victims and reopening a…

"This action is part of a phased approach to opening the main channel," officials said.

Authorities hope that removing the bridge -- by cutting it into smaller sections and lifting them out -- will help rescuers recover all the victims' bodies as well as reopen the crucial shipping lane.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the recovery operation "complex" after a ship smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Officials have not given estimates on when the river will reopen to traffic.

Federal officials have informed Maryland lawmakers that the final cost of rebuilding the bridge could escalate to at least $2 billion.