Baltimore has recently made headlines due to a tragic incident involving the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in the deaths of six construction workers and significant disruptions to shipping and traffic in the Port of Baltimore. The aftermath of the collapse has seen salvage divers and cranes working to remove the wreckage, while a publishing company has filed a class action claim seeking damages for affected businesses. Additionally, a man was arrested for taking a fireboat on an unauthorized cruise on the Hudson River, adding to the series of unusual events surrounding the city.
Baltimore, the largest independent city in the United States, is located in the state of Maryland and has a population of approximately 593,490 residents. Known for its historical significance and vibrant culture, Baltimore is a major seaport and economic hub in the region. The city has faced challenges in recent years, including issues related to crime, poverty, and infrastructure. Despite these challenges, Baltimore remains a resilient and diverse city with a rich heritage and a strong sense of community.
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Shipping traffic to Baltimore has been restricted since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
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A Baltimore publishing company has filed a class action claim arguing the owner and manager of the massive container ship that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month should have to pay damages to businesses impacted by the collapse
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The bridge collapse killed six workers and snarled shipping and traffic in the Port of Baltimore.
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Police say a man has been arrested for allegedly taking a fireboat for an overnight cruise on the Hudson River
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More than 50 salvage divers and 12 cranes on site to help cut out sections of the bridge and remove them
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As workers continue efforts to cut apart and remove the twisted wreckage of what was once the Francis Scott Key Bridge, President Joe Biden vowed that he and his administration “will not rest” until a replacement span is rebuild and carrying vehicles
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Disputes over liability and the cost of claims could take years for insurers to resolve and result in billions of dollars in payouts.
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Disputes over liability and the cost of claims could take years for insurers to resolve and result in billions of dollars in payouts.
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Port of Baltimore expected to be out of service for ‘months’
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Mr Biden will travel to Maryland just over a week after the catastrophic bridge collapse
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The Baltimore port’s closure could cost the economy $15m per day while insurers face up to $3bn in claims.
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The victims, the history, the void. Residents reflect on their collective pain, and the city’s strength.
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Responders have currently found ‘no immediate threat’, but 14 of at least 56 containers carrying contaminants were destroyed
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Julio Cervantes was on the 1.6-mile long structure when it crashed into the Patapsco River after being struck by a huge container ship in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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Two pilots were at the helm of the cargo ship Dali on Tuesday when it lost power and, minutes later, crashed into a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse and kill six construction workers
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