Various images are circulating on social networks detailing the damage that was caused to the structure. What is the history of 2016 of the same ship.
The accident occurred in the early hours of this Tuesday.
The largest bridge in Baltimore, Maryland (United States)three kilometers long, has collapsed while cars were crossing this morning after a freighter collided with one of its pillars.
Emergency teams are searching for at least seven people missing in the water and two have been rescued, one in serious condition, as reported by the fire department of Baltimore. The authorities warn that the number of missing people may vary, since it is a “major incident.”
The background of the Dali boat that caused the accident on the Baltimore bridge
According to a report from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency collected by ABC News, the ship “lost propulsion” when leaving the port of Baltimore and warned Maryland officials about a possible collision with the bridge after having “lost control.” of the freighter.
According to The Guardian, that same ship was involved in the Antwerp collision in 2016. The Dali was detained in Belgium after scraping the side of the dock and significantly damaging part of the hull.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency early Tuesday morning, according to a statement from his press secretary. “We are working with an interagency team to rapidly deploy federal resources from the Biden Administration,” Moore said.
Source: Ambito
