Following a tragic incident that has captured national attention, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, It collapsed in the early hours of March 26 after the freighter ‘Dali’ collided with one of its pillars.
This accident resulted in the death of seven people, all of them Latinoand has caused major disruptions to I-95, one of the most crucial arterial roads in the eastern United States.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared the state of emergency in response to collapsewhich has blocked significant parts of this vital route.
Seven weeks after the disaster, the authorities managed to use explosives to begin freeing the Dalí shipwho was still trapped under the remains of the bridge along with the 21 crew members.
The 21 boat crew members have not been able to get off:
The 21 crew members of the Dalí, Composed of 20 Indians and a Sri Lankan citizen, They have not yet been able to disembark due to multiple factors.
According to Admiral Shannon Gilreath of the United States Coast Guard, visa restrictions, lack of necessary land passes for disembarkation and ongoing investigations on the part of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) They have forced the crew to remain on board.
Gilreath explained that The presence of the crew is essential not only to maintain the ship’s operabilitybut also to respond to any potential emergencywith the support of a team of firefighters in case of need.
Although The cargo ship is expected to be refloated this week.it is still unclear when it will be able to move the 3.7 km to the port and allow the crew to finally return to their homes.
This incident highlights the interconnectedness of global transportation operations and local safety regulationsand its effects continue to affect both vital infrastructure and the international communities involved.
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