WATCH LIVE: NTSB expected to vote on cause of Francis Key Scott bridge collision and collapse
Summary
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will vote on the cause of last year's collision and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. A large cargo ship hit the bridge, collapsing it and resulting in the death of six construction workers. Maryland has since increased the estimated cost and timeline to rebuild the bridge, now expected to be completed in 2030.Key Facts
- The NTSB meeting is focused on a cargo ship collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge that happened last year.
- Six construction workers died when the bridge collapsed following the accident.
- The ship, called the Dali, lost power due to a loose cable, causing it to veer off course.
- Maryland officials increased the bridge rebuild cost estimate to between $4.3 and $5.2 billion, with completion now projected for 2030.
- Initial cost estimates were lower, at about $1.9 billion.
- The collapse disrupted commercial shipping traffic through the Port of Baltimore for several months.
- The NTSB had previously criticized local authorities for not addressing the bridge's vulnerability to ship collisions.
- Safety recommendations and changes to a previous report will also be considered at the NTSB meeting.
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