Cargo Ship Loses Control, Forcing Closure of South Carolina's Ravenel Bridge

Quick action by harbor pilots and local authorities prevented a major disaster as the vessel passed safely under the bridge.

The nearly 1,000-foot ship lost engine control and approached the bridge at nearly 20 mph.
Police evacuated the eight-lane Ravenel Bridge for 10 minutes as a precaution.
The ship's wake caused minor injuries to two people and minor damage to a small boat.
The vessel, registered in Liberia, is now anchored offshore while the Coast Guard investigates.
The incident follows a similar event in Baltimore that resulted in fatalities and significant damage.