Baltimore bridge collapse News

Maryland Hopes to Rebuild Baltimore Bridge for $1.9B With Insurance, Federal, Other Funds

Maryland plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, a state transportation official said Thursday. The state plans to build a new span by fall …

Crews Expect to Refloat, Remove Ship That Crashed Baltimore Bridge Soon

At the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, crews plan to refloat and remove the grounded Dali container ship within roughly the next 10 days, allowing more maritime traffic to resume through Baltimore’s port. The ship, which lost …

Insurer Chubb Readies $350M Payout Tied to Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Chubb, which had insured Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, is getting ready to pay $350 million to the state of Maryland, in what could be the first major payout tied to the collapsing of the bridge in March. The payment …

Lloyd’s Insurers Don’t Expect Large Claims From Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Lloyd’s of London insurers Hiscox and Lancashire do not expect large insurance claims from the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March that caused widespread disruption, they said on Thursday. Some estimates for the total insured losses from …

First Full-Size Vessel Reaches Baltimore Refinery Since Bridge Collapse

A full-size vessel carrying raw sugar was able to navigate through the 20-foot deep temporary channel at the U.S. Patapsco River on Wednesday and reach the Port of Baltimore for the first time since an accident blocked access to the …

Baltimore to Court: ‘No Way’ Should Ship’s Liability for Bridge Collapse Be Limited

The city of Baltimore is fighting the attempt by the owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge to limit their liability under maritime law. “In no way should their liability be …

Third Channel to Baltimore Port Opens as Bridge Collapse Recovery Efforts Continue

A third temporary channel for boats to enter and depart the Port of Baltimore has opened, expanding further shipping access as collapsed sections of the Francis Scott Key Bridge are salvaged before the span can ultimately be rebuilt. The alternate …

Ship That Caused Baltimore Bridge Collapse Had Apparent Electrical Problems at Dock

Hours before leaving port, the massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical problems, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday, the same day FBI agents boarded …

FBI Opens Criminal Probe Into Deadly Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The FBI said on Monday it opened a criminal probe into the collapse of a Baltimore bridge in March when a ship crashed into a bridge support, while local officials confirmed the recovery of a fourth body from the incident. …

Fourth Construction Worker Recovered From Site of Baltimore Bridge Tragedy

The body of a fourth victim of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has been recovered. The body of the deceased construction worker was transported to the chief medical examiner and positively identified on Monday. At …