Single faulty wire led cargo ship to crash into Baltimore bridge: Report
Summary
A report by the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that a single loose wire caused the cargo ship Dali to crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last year. The accident, which resulted in the deaths of six highway workers, happened after the ship experienced electrical blackouts that led to a loss of control. The bridge remains closed and extensive repairs are underway.Key Facts
- The Dali is a 300-meter (984-foot) container ship involved in the Baltimore bridge accident.
- A loose wire on the ship caused blackouts, leading to a collision with the bridge.
- Six highway workers died in the accident.
- The bridge's collapse was widely viewed due to a viral livestream video.
- The NTSB took months to determine the loose wire as the cause.
- The ship's crew attempted to steer away but failed due to electrical issues.
- Local authorities stopped bridge traffic after being notified by the ship's pilots.
- The Maryland Transportation Board plans to reopen the bridge in 2030, with repair costs up to $5.2 billion.
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