Crews have successfully started the difficult task of lifting the first section of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the water. This operation is crucial to allowing access for barges and tugboats to reach the disaster site.
Workers are currently focusing on lifting a section of the bridge, while leaving the crumpled part resting on the container ship responsible for the collapse. The process involves cutting a piece just north of the channel and lifting it with a 160-ton marine crane onto a barge.
Enormous cranes have arrived in Baltimore to help clear the wreckage, which is necessary before recovery efforts can begin to find missing construction workers. The tragic collapse has sparked a nationwide response, with US President Joe Biden announcing his plans to visit Baltimore next week. In addition, he has approved $60 million in initial aid to rebuild the bridge.
This disaster has not only affected the local community but has also captured the attention of people across the country. The recovery efforts are ongoing, as authorities work tirelessly to restore this vital bridge and bring closure to those impacted by this heartbreaking event. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story on Female Arts.
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