For the first time in almost two months, the container ship that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, is moving.
For the first time in almost two months, the container ship that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, is moving.The Dali had remained at the collapse site since it lost power and crashed into one of the bridge’s supporting columns on March 26.On Monday, it was refloated and is moving back to port at a nearby marine terminal.The deadly collision killed six construction workers and snarled traffic into the Baltimore Harbor.
READ MORE: Ship that caused Key Bridge collapse had power blackouts before leaving port: NTSB reportHigh tide Monday morning brought the best conditions for floating and moving the ship, according to the Key Bridge Response Unified Command.As many as five tugboats will escort the Dali on its 2.5-mile route to the marine terminal. The work is expected to last at least 21 hours.
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