The FBI has launched a criminal investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, following a collision with the Dali cargo ship last month. The agency’s agents have raided the ship to conduct law enforcement activities related to the crash. The investigation will focus on the events leading up to the collision and whether all federal laws were followed, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Mayor of Baltimore has also announced legal action against the parties involved in the incident.
Six people were killed in the bridge collapse, and divers have recovered three of the bodies. The Dali cargo ship is managed by Synergy Marine Group and owned by Grace Ocean Private Ltd, with Maersk chartering the ship. Various government agencies are conducting investigations into the incident, with the company fully cooperating, while the NTSB has recovered the ship’s black box recorder for further analysis.
The FBI’s involvement in the investigation underscores the seriousness of the incident and the need to determine accountability for the tragedy. The city of Baltimore is taking legal action to ensure that those responsible for the collapse are held accountable and to support those affected by the bridge’s destruction. The recovery and cleanup efforts are ongoing as authorities work to restore traffic through the port’s shipping channel.
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