BALTIMORE BRIDGE

Mar 22 2025SCIENCE

Bridges in Danger: Why Some U. S. Bridges Need Urgent Checks

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is a tragic reminder that some bridges in the U. S. might be at a higher risk of collapsing than we think. This bridge, which fell apart after a cargo ship hit it, was found to be 30 times more likely to collapse than it should have been. This shocking fact was revealed by the top U. S. transportation safety agency. This inc...

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Mar 21 2025SCIENCE

Bridges Under the Microscope: Time for a Safety Check

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was not given a risk assessment before it crumbled after a ship hit it. This was revealed by the National Transportation Safety Board. They said that if Maryland had done this check, they would have seen the bridge was in danger of falling apart if a big ship hit it. This incident was tragic. Six workers died while fixing th...

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Sep 22 2024POLITICS

The Unraveling of Safety: A Maritime Tragedy

In the world of maritime trade, safety protocols are paramount to prevent catastrophic accidents. Yet, devastating incidents continue to occur, claiming lives and causing irreparable damage. The recent Baltimore bridge collapse is a stark reminder of the importance of safety measures on the high seas. Federal agents from the FBI, accompanied by the U.S. Environmenta...

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Sep 21 2024POLITICS

Unraveling the Puzzle: A Closer Look at the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The investigation into the Baltimore bridge collapse has taken a new turn with the FBI boarding a vessel linked to the same company that managed the cargo ship responsible for the disaster. The Maersk Saltoro, managed by Synergy Marine Group, was the focus of a court-authorized law enforcement activity conducted by the FBI, US Environmental Protection Agency, and Coa...

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