First Steps Taken to Reopen Baltimore Port After Key Bridge Collapse

Efforts to clear debris and salvage operations begin as officials prioritize reopening the Port of Baltimore following the tragic collapse of the Key Bridge.

Salvage operations commenced with the arrival of a fleet of massive cranes to lift the first piece of the collapsed Key Bridge from the Patapsco River.
The collapse, caused by the cargo ship Dali losing power and crashing into a support pylon, resulted in the deaths of six construction workers.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore emphasizes the reopening of the port as a top priority, with no clear timeline for the completion of salvage efforts.
The U.S. government has allocated $60 million in emergency funds for debris clearance and bridge reconstruction, with President Biden pledging to cover all costs.
The incident has put the livelihoods of thousands of Port of Baltimore workers in jeopardy, with many facing an uncertain future amid halted cargo shipments.