Bodies of two missing workers recovered after Baltimore bridge collapse

Four men who were working on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed are still missing. Divers have also located a pickup truck in the waters of Baltimore Harbor. Meanwhile, the NTSB will examine the recorders for insights into why the container ship lost power and couldn't turn before ramming into the bridge. With much of the ship traffic in Baltimore Harbor halted, thousands of jobs could be affected. NBC News' Tom Llamas and Tom Costello report.
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#Bridge #Baltimore #Maryland

[@ninaxiao7932]

Why is the media focusing so much on the structural integrity of the bridge? Even if it was in absolute perfect condition it would not have been able to handle a crash of that scale. Bridges are not built to handle collisions of that size and speed.

[@jennifermoser-ryan5316]

Thank you!

[@siyuanthesuper1]

i agree. the media kept saying how the bridge is in fair condition, or they cheaped out on building a barrier/buffer. Only a giant cliff can stop that kind of momentum.

[@jamesplymire5342]

​@@siyuanthesuper1Those people need to watch ship crash videos and see what large ships can really do. Almost nothing can stop something that big.

[@emikomina]

the ship suffered major failures, it was built by hyundai. no surprises here, koreans make unreliable cars and unreliable ships too!

[@lizbethartemis4886]

I think the bridge open in 1974-75. It was not protected for today’s mega cargo ships.

[@yourjjrjjrjj]

That 18 wheeler is so lucky. He missed it by literally seconds.

[@alexismckenna1564]

I saw that!... even though this is in the past I'm screaming at the video as I'm watching it..... get the heck off of the bridge!!!😢

[@thedriftkingdogman]

Nah the videò we all saw was sped up. So he probably missed it by minutes could be even 10 minutes

[@luisp-i582]

I wonder who the driver is

[@CraftAero]

Once the ship lost power I was cheering for every vehicle, "Go Baby Go!"

[@andrewheagwood5950]

​@@pinchependejo-iy8leok. Why did they do it?

[@cmon7192]

This makes me cry every time. The unimaginable suffering these families are going through right now. It is absolutely heartbreaking. Thank you, brave responders.

[@hoofarted8709]

I cry too...every single time...its going to take a while but I know we both will get over this and move on until the next tragedy that makes us cry but i know we will get through that one as well because we are strong and have to keep moving on to the next day:)

[@JC-jk3kl]

This should make you angry.. Structures called Dolphins are used to protect structures from possible impact by ships, in a similar fashion to fenders. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolphin_(structure). Since this particular bridge was a continuous truss design it has a single point of failure so compromising one pillar will have a catastrophic effect on the rest of the structure. I understand that the bridge was completed in 1977 when ships were smaller, but by 2024 it should have long been upgraded to Dolphin structure protection. Maybe if we were not sending so much money to Ukraine and other countries, we could upgrade our deteriorating infrastructure.

[@lizbethartemis4886]

greed - mega ships, fewer trips, less marine gasoline.

[@aljackie7060]

I am sorry for your grief but I have a parcel on the ship.. should I call Baltimore police? My package is really important!! 😡

[@user-st6nt4ou6f]

Yes, absolutely. So, so sad! The worst nightmare of anyone. 😢😢

[@sandram6828]

RIP to those that died. Sending love from Canada.

[@blainelytle341]

Thank you.

[@yolandagofigure]

🇨🇦🙏

[@shafichowdhury2315]

Closure is needed for those families waiting for their loved ones who are missing and found dead ❤

[@Bardmusic66]

Is it just me or are they moving really quick through the search/rescue/recovery phases? It’s not even 48 hours and it’s already a salvage operation??

[@devinsullivan6160]

@@Bardmusic66it's super dangerous to recover bodies in shifting debris when you have to work by feel. I think the worry is we start loosing more people on this site.

[@purejoy1985]

My mind instantly went to the missing sub and remember how it felt waiting for news and I wasn't related to any of them. So I can only imagine how the families are feeling and would not want anyone to feel such a pain. And sincerely hope all those found, did not suffer as well. ❤

[@jamesplymire5342]

​@@Bardmusic66It's just you, and others. It's being handled correctly.

[@feliciagaffney1998]

​@@Bardmusic66 I don't think it's possible for there to be any air pockets down there for anyone to be trapped in. My understanding is the missing men were generally in their vehicles, possibly on a break or something. The ones trapped/stuck in vehicles wouldn't still be alive.

[@geegaw1535]

Horrifically devastatingly sad

[@blackdiscompose]

Maybe the company of the ship should cover the funeral expenses, and have the families do it however they want. That would be the decent thing to do to show compassion to those families. Imagine the fear they must have felt..no words.

[@MariaHernandez-jd2bi]

They are from India. They will not want to pay.

[@kellymcclendon6601]

Why do anything decent thing?

[@lizbethartemis4886]

the ship insurance should pay, not US tax payers.

[@_Ben4810]

@@MariaHernandez-jd2biDo your homework....the ship is owned & managed by Singapore companies...

[@luisp-i582]

Corruption in maritime industry during one such inspection in June at the Port of San Antonio in Chile, officials discovered a deficiency with its "propulsion and auxiliary machinery

[@SANINI_NANINI]

🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@rayfromthesun]

Father, please keep these families of the injured and dead victims of this disaster in your loving arms. Our prayers with all those involved including the men on the ship.

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

Amen to that, rayfromthesun.

[@user-st6nt4ou6f]

Amen. 😢

[@Justhppy2behere]

Why did God let this happen in the first place? Why cause so much suffering? Why put us on an earth filled with pain? What a strange person to pray to…

[@huntspoint3442]

That man that rode that bridge down 200’ into the water, without injury, won life’s lottery.

[@Andthebeetgoeson]

Absolutely facts on this. ❤

[@user-sd5go4rr4i]

There are no more survivors. It was a horrific accident and I wish the families well. But anyone making it sound like there is a chance is cruel.

[@RandomViewerOnline]

They called it a salvage operation, that's a very polite way to say that there are no survivors.

[@Schaden-freude]

@@RandomViewerOnline 1am cold baltimore waters, you got like, 30 minutes tops unfortunately. The sea is a cruel mistress.

[@Cyko..]

Some people on Twitter said it could be possible some are still out there swimming around in circles but they can't find them. Is this true? How many days can they swim without water or food?

[@briannac2231]

@@Cyko.. no one can swim for more than a few hours, even in warm water. The water in Baltimore is way too cold for anyone to survive after 20 minutes. If anyone was swimming above the surface they would’ve been saved, but anyone not recovered is sadly gone.

[@Cyko..]

@@briannac2231 So they LIED to me, Bri! 😠

[@user-gz5vo4ju5e]

This is so sad prayers for the families of these people who were simply working

[@kotexconnection3804]

prayers are useless, you can pray in private, you only post them to seek attention

[@adventureviolet]

I hope those poor souls went quick and didnt suffer 😢 Que descansen en paz 💔💔💔💔💔

[@fishybusinessco.8398]

Oh, that poor family

[@generallyspeaking850]

The construction workers or anyone crossing the bridge when it hit only knows that they were falling to their death when the bottom fell out and bridge collapsed. How terrifying, and only one man was rescued and found alive..? I pray for this lone survivor. I can’t imagine what he or she is feeling at this moment. My condolences to the surviving families of these victims missing and or deceased. Simply devastating. The country if not the world are grieving with you. 🙏🕊️🇺🇸

[@tituswillow]

Yesterday they had said 2 were recovered and alive. One injured…what a miracle and the other in critical condition in the hospital. Did that person pass?

[@Go4Broke247]

RIP to the Mexicans, you are a essential workers for the US.

[@Andreea06bhz]

@@tituswillowI heard a survivor passed away I hope it’s not true tho cause he was in serious condition 😢

[@noelramirez1551]

I remember working construction on a new pizza place it was only like one story and I was on scaffolding and felt it move from the strong wind and my heart sank I can't imagine what these workers must of felt

[@rhondarobinson8443]

@@tituswillow No, that 2nd person was treated and released from the hospital.

[@kimberlysantos4085]

Lord Have Mercy On All The Souls Lives Lost And Survivors, Keep The Family In Your Healing Grace🙏🏾

[@Zach_Fiedler]

I don’t think I could ever cross the bridge again knowing it took a family member.

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

Well, THAT bridge won't be crossed again... it's completely destroyed.

[@ashdav9980]

The family members won’t cross the bridge….they all live in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala as that’s where all the construction workers were from, and there is an interview where the translator said the man said they all send money back home.

[@mobileasaurus]

Some of thier families are here. They just played videos. Some lived here 15-20 years. This is thier home.

[@Radbot776]

That’s weak

[@Radbot776]

Defeatist defeated mentality

[@KILLKING110]

Thats at least 350 tons of material ship and fuel that support pier stood no chance no matter what

[@sashleymo4]

Exactly. That was a deflection.

[@jokeboy_rblxrblx2006]

@@debbydeloach I think they tried to reverse but think reversing a ship is not like a car it takes time.

[@bng_chronicles]

it can take over a mile to stop a ship yet alone reverse... combined with they probably restored partial power not all of it.. so engines were likely weakened making it take even longer... however i was not on that ship so i don't have details of what was restored.. but we will likely get those details in a couple weeks​@@debbydeloach

[@MadHatterDJ-]

@@debbydeloachIt takes time to stop a ship of that size. It looks like they put the engines into full reverse in an attempt to stop, or at least slow the vessel, that would explain the smoke. But with the power cutting in and out it just wasn’t enough time to change the outcome. I don’t know if things are different in the US but here in the uk large ships are always escorted out of port by tugboats. This could have helped avoid the collision but I don’t see any sign of tugboats in the videos.

[@_Ben4810]

350 tons...??? More like 220,000 tons+.........🤔

[@markweaver1932]

😢😢 praying for the family of both

[@kotexconnection3804]

prayers are useless, religious people are so stupid

[@user-wv4pw5bn7j]

Prayers for healing and comfort for all family members and friends. 🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🙏🏽

[@danettedennis4852]

🙏 ❤

[@johnlebzelter4208]

You forgot your “white” emoji.

[@kotexconnection3804]

prayers are useless, religious people are so stupid

[@bchad566]

From now on I'm keeping my window rolled down evertime I drive across a bridge 😢

[@janetprice85]

Me too! Automatic windows are a death trap. And our coastal cities are littered with bridges. My town has six from the beaches to down town and big ships and barges not to mention hurricanes.

[@Landenp2020]

Rest in peace those poor people

[@user-wm7pb2xy7r]

That cargo ship had to go way out of its way to hit that support pillar. Anyone can see it plain as day if they open their eyes. To hit it they had to miss ALL THAT OPEN SPACE BETWEEN THEM

[@Junkinsally]

They lost power and that meant they lost the ability to steer the ship. It simply drifted into the pylon.

[@samanthab1923]

Wrong, the ship was already powered up to its max for that part of the river when the lost power twice. The current & wind were strong that night not to mention the drift. You can’t stop a ship like that.

[@Ingline-wg9lh]

Bridge collapses from being hit by a ship are rare but they do happen. On the 27 of February 2024, a empty cargo ship hit the bridge supports of the Lixinsha Bridge in southern China. The bridge collapsed and two vehicles fell into the water and three other vehicles landed on the ship. Five were killed and one crew member was injured. In the past, there have been bridge disasters. The Tasman Bridge in Australia was hit by a ship and the bridge fell on top of the ship killing seven crew members and five motorists died from dropping 150ft into the water below. The supports of the Bold Street Bridge in Sydney Australia, were not hit by a ship but by a train. As the train approached the bridge it became derailed and slammed into the bridge supports. The bridge collapsed on top of the train killing 83 people and injured more than 200 others.

[@jimbobeire]

For Americans the more famous example is the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Florida. (and to a lesser extent the I 40 bridge collapse, Queen Isabella Causeway, and Lake Pontchartrain Causeway) ... all hit by cargo vessels or freight barges.

[@Ingline-wg9lh]

@@jimbobeire Yes. I watched one of the videos on KZbin of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster. That’s a big bridge.

[@nicksomebody9532]

Wonder why the media isn’t saying what’s in those containers?

[@AreaCode757]

they don’t know….that is NOT public info….besides stating 56 have haz mat…..we will NEVER know contents and frankly it’s entirely irrelevant

[@kennethmeadows2844]

The media doesn’t have to say anything !!! That barge has to have the wreckage of that bridge meticulously removed without disturbing the rest of those containers .Then the remaining containers have to be stabilized .Then the barge has to be inspected as part of the investigation as to what happened all that information will come in due time but right now it’s not a priority the public need to know about as long as there no danger to public safety and well being

[@samanthab1923]

They are. There is hazardous material in some

[@Tedger]

Imports?

[@TarenaD]

There was a mayday, which is why there weren't more vehicles on the bridge at the time of collapse. Were the workers not able to get off the bridge in time, did they know there was a problem? I feel so bad for all of their friends and loved ones.

[@1jubx]

The mayday was called in mere minutes before impact. There was absolutely no way that the men would have been able to vacate the bridge in time. Prayers and peace for them and their families.

[@samanthab1923]

They were sitting in their trucks having a lunch break. Traffic had stopped in both directions & unfortunately they were in the middle of the bridge. 🙏🏻

[@ashleyc3080]

This is beyond tragic, this story makes me sick to my stomach…

[@armandoflores3556]

That boat company bout to loose all the profits off that ship 😂😂

[@AreaCode757]

nope….singapore based…..they’ll bankrupt the corp…..and dissapear

[@MrPhotodoc]

The human toll is barely covered. The families of the men who literally gave their lives for that bridge are entitled to support and compensation at the very minimum.

[@isaywhatiwanttosay]

Agreed!

[@brigreen689]

I'm sad they met their fate at the hands of this tragic event however I'm a bit relieved some of the bodies were recovered. This is all so devastating i can't fathom the feelings of the families but i hope they know the world is standing with them

[@rosamorales2867]

❤❤❤❤

[@DC322]

Still thinking about those construction vehicles on the bridge before it collapsed into the river.

[@nathangonzales2820]

They were in their vehicles on lunch😔

[@bluetickbeagles116]

Images that will stay with us for our lives. My heart breaks for them 😢

[@gameprey1777]

I really wish that could interview the people who crossed the bridge seconds before the crash...that should have a great impact on their lives...they were given a second chance to appreciate life more..and prayers for those who didn't make it....

[@joanne4758]

But at the moment it's about loved ones - may be you could wait for the movie.

[@bluetickbeagles116]

I have the same thought, especially that semi that just missed the collapse 😮

[@aphrodisiacsweets]

My deepest condolences to the family's 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tiffanyblount7560]

Prayers for all affected and especially for families who's love ones are still missing.

[@NuraCaicedo-xh2ok]

Baltimore Minneapolis loves you❤

[@francineherron1940]

Absolutely heartbreaking 💔😢

[@johnbamaarieh6328]

My deep condolences to the families who lost their loved ones

[@rgrn220]

Prayers for all these families and friends 💔🙏🏽❤️ all involved ❤️this is so horrific it’s hard to even comprehend the devastation of all this 😢💔🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🪽🪽🪽🪽🪽🪽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kotexconnection3804]

prayers are useless, religious people are so stupid

[@jamesplymire5342]

The bridge was built to code at the time. Ships weren't as large when this bridge was designed and constructed.

[@lizbethartemis4886]

Since 2015 the size of cargo ships have increase to receive mega cargo ships without modernizing the areas around the bridge. 10 ships have been stranded leaving the port. Search news of them bragging about the largest ever mega cargo. Fewer trips, less marine gasoline, etc.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

That is unfortunate.

[@tonyaberman3669]

Wouldn’t matter. The ship was to massive

[@christerry1773]

So if larger dolphins were put in place closer to the pillars, a larger surface area been added around the pillars...additional pillars on the right left of the bridge, nothing would have slowed it down? I'm just surprised how passive people are about this. It collapsed within ten seconds and six people were killed!

[@faithnaidoo7647]

Would be right for the families of those that lost their lives to recieve compensation for this horror!!!😮

[@realhazel1807]

so sad... RIP...

[@draco2xx]

with just seconds to leave the vehicle as it submerges must be so sudden they didn't even realize what was going on and they probably had the windows up and couldn't get out. rip🙁

[@marthamartin23]

Condolences to the victim’s families and friends. So sad. 😔🙏🏻

[@user-rx8yc3cl3k]

Felt so sad for those who missing. Hopefully they still alive praying for them

[@anotherpenny1942]

The water is far too cold for survival beyond an hour, if that long.

[@RobertLPeters-hs7gx]

They need to get the bridge repair done quickly to facilitate and open the railroad crossing it as well.

[@samanthab1923]

They’re saying 5 years! Insane

[@deanschneck723]

Why has the ship's captain not been interviewed?

[@joanne4758]

Maryland [US], March 28 (ANI): The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) interviewed the ship's captain, his mate, the chief engineer, and one other engineer onboard the merchant vessel MV Dali, (*Did you not get the email*)?

[@teeetta1991]

Why did the bridge fall so quick. I think of the thousands of cars cross that bridge each day. did they hit it on the weak part of the bridge for it to go down in a matter of seconds

[@ladonnadavis579]

So awful😢

[@edwinhargrave679]

My deepest sympathies to the families of the lost and may God bring them comfort in their time of sorry.

[@FUCKoOFF23]

I'm glad that there was closure. It's not easy.

[@vickiescontrino2408]

So so sad! 😢

[@piccolo_nz1142]

Brothers and sisters who went to work that night or just trying to make it home rest in eternal peace ❤

[@kaliconnect9014]

I bet most of these workers are immigrants if not all thanks for all you're hard work R.I.P 🙏

[@PaulaDautremont]

What does them being migrants have to do with it?

[@lamedvav]

Probably Legal immigrants with papers. Probably NOT the criminal illegals. These were workers.

[@danstreazy8026]

Yep, cheap and replaceable.

[@janejesse995]

One article said “low income”

[@kaliconnect9014]

@@janejesse995 😔

[@dylanchristensen6525]

So heartbreaking 💔

[@drewferd2720]

They angle at witch it hit, the sunshine bridge wouldn’t have stood a chance either

[@samanthab1923]

That bridge is scary enough on a regular ride

[@erykahhoney588]

Oh no I wasn’t aware there were construction workers on the bridge 🙏🏾😢 sending so much love, healing, and blessing to the victims, their families and everyone affected

[@HAGS2021]

Prayers for the family members of these workers. ❤

[@renj6531]

Took five years to build, and got destroyed in five seconds 😢

[@CrystalBella]

when you slow down the video you can see their vehicles falling down with the bridge. RIP angels, Prayers for their families.

[@samanthab1923]

I hope they don’t watch. Reminds me of the jumpers at WTC 🙏🏻

[@kiki1965]

My deepest condolences... 🦋🙏🏼🦋

[@annseven7166]

Remember this safety tip! If your vehicle falls into deep water, it's electrical system will work for a little while longer. So, roll down your window and escape!

[@ColinoDeani]

Saddest part is that water doesn't necessarily fill up a car immediately.. those metal structures falling on the cars prettymuch trapped them in their cars.. such a slow and horrible death for those victims.. that shipping company owes MAJOR compensation to each and every family.. Such a sad situation.. My Prayers go up for the american families suffering from this. =(

[@leannevandekew1996]

RIP

[@chantelleboutsaba-rm1ju]

The shipping company should pay for rebuilding the bridge & victims family and all others' costs and bring it back to operational conditions. DALI shipping company is 100% responsible.

[@stgeorgee]

You know this how? Be specific

[@chantelleboutsaba-rm1ju]

The shipping cargo crashed into the bridge, which is the fact. You don't need to be rocket scientists to figure it out.

[@mow4ncry]

I don't care what protection you had around that pylon that heavy is ship would have still destroyed the bridge

[@js6728]

just those two bridge supports was holding up all that weight, how amazing

[@michelletrimmer7431]

My condolences go out to the families and friends of these workers. It is horrible that this has happened. I am heartbroken for those families. My thoughts and prayers are with them all. 💔

[@lyniereese1150]

Why does something like this need to happen for massive machinery like this to then subsequently be upgraded. Everything is always fine until something catastrophic happens. Recs were made for upgrades to this vessel in 2021. Doubt they were ever looked into. Someone has blood on their hands tonight! Bad news. Thoughts, prayers and strength to the families of those who passed in this tragedy.

[@Junkinsally]

Because everything is ridiculously expensive that’s why! We’re all taking our lives into our own hands every time we step out any more. Everything is falling apart, not up to code, not monitored well, etc. It’s surprising more accidents don’t happen.

[@janetprice85]

So sad but at least the families can have a memorial service and can grieve. Pity the poor construction workers and others are still missing. RIP.

[@OurCarAddiction]

RIP 🕊️

[@fatoumatawadbarry4752]

So sad😢😢😢😢

[@Poo-zg8ot]

Prayers from Australia.

[@khundok6595]

So far i didn't hear anything about that ship pilot and his team.In fact they are a KEY person to answer all Q.Hope they alive.My pray for all crew members.🙏

[@anotherpenny1942]

As per regulations, there were two Port of Baltimore harbor pilots on board and in control of the ship. I am sure they will be key in the investigation.

[@brigreen689]

Drawing up plans for the new bridge? Uhhhh can we as a nation mourn properly especially the families and wait until all bodies are recovered and accounted for? Maybe it's me and i understand "business"🙄 but gheez, I'm sure that could hold out a bit longer AT THIS TIME😒

[@lobsters12111]

It's not just business, it was a vital bridge for the city. Its not a problem for the people who's job it is to plan a new bridge to start planning a new bridge.

[@RichardQuaid]

Think about what you asked for.

[@MadHatterDJ-]

It’s a major port and a primary artery into the surrounding communities. While I understand your sentiment, in this case they really need to get things moving asap.

[@lizbethartemis4886]

how about accountability of port authority to bring in mega cargo ships without the bridge being modernized. 10 cargo ships have been stranded there. check the old news.

[@samanthab1923]

It might sound tactless but that bridge is a major artery up & down the NE. The supply chain is already being affected. The sooner the better. Five years? It’s a tough one 🙏🏻

[@citrusswirledfamily213]

They missed the giant ship with lights out heading towards the bridge ? People please pay attention to your surroundings no matter what you are doing.

[@debradow1274]

Was the ship overloaded? Could the motor bear the load? Just asking!

[@Junkinsally]

Could have been! Certainly was very full.

[@rafaelrobert6235]

My condolences to the families 😢

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

Don't wish to be combative or negative in the face of such an awful tragedy, but wouldn't the construction guys have had two-way radios in their trucks, thru which they should have been notified about what was coming?

[@26MECH]

They were hired under the table...illegal...immigrants...they probably wouldn't even understand if they heard anyway smh

[@1jubx]

Not enough time between the mayday call and the impact with the bridge. Apparently, it was mere minutes.

[@AreaCode757]

and…..those radios would have ONLY been for THAT company…..they had NO direct line to DOT…… Every day all over the US there is active bridge deck work…..I myself was a bridge operator and bridge technician…..contractors are their own entity…..but even as a city employee we likely wouldn’t have known….4-5 minutes just isn’t enough time to get the warning to everyone….that ship/captain/pilot has no way to communicate with bridge staff or DOT …..unless it’s a 24/7 manned bridge that articulates…. I’m sure the pilot was juggling cell phone and radio calls trying to get the word out….likewise notifying all they could on the marine VHF primary channels and emergency channels……still…..to reach THAT crew would of required having to likely contact the contractors dispatcher or management who would THEN have to call to THAT crews foreman and likely every or any employee they could reach on that crew….they didn’t have a chance…not enough time… Let me add…..there are reports the ship was sounding its horn as it realized the strike was imminent…..those employees working on that bridge deck WOULDN’T of heard it for at least 3 reasons. 1. They were almost assuredly all wearing ear protection working with heavy tools like jackhammers or sandblasters. 2. The noise of the equipment needed to operate those tools. 3. If you’re familiar with the bridge as I am …you’ll know that that entire area is almost always subject to extremely high lateral winds that would itself buffer and redirect the horn …..even likely cell phones and or radio traffic. Where they were working was absolutely a high noise area….they essentially got cold cocked….terribly sad

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

@@AreaCode757Greatly appreciate the insight, sir. Thank you!

[@Kry6tK]

Not to mention they're only paying the dude $1,600 a month

[@suzettebrown9311]

So sad wow my condolences to the family

[@notthatronjohnson1186]

NTSB will investigate for 2 years then issue a report finding the cause of the bridge collapse was that a ship hit it. Report will be 100 pages long.

[@anonymoushuman8443]

But why did it crash

[@christerry1773]

While you complain from your armchair. Classy

[@-.._.-_...-_.._-..__..._.-.-.-]

Well, do you want it done right, or do you want it done fast? Often their findings are what everyone assumed, but the difference is that they proved it rather than assumed it. They investigate all possibilities instead of focusing on one. They also provide all the evidence and details for peer review. All of that takes time. What do you want?

[@kirkbell384]

Im praying for these people that was on that boat

[@YaYaPaBla]

So scary and sad.

[@Shtfstrategist]

Why haven't they identified the captain or any of the crew to the public yet? Why did the FBI put out a statement saying it was an accident before conducting a proper investigation?

[@stgeorgee]

Why should they?

[@user-mh2ye9nf3y]

The crew is Indian and the two pilots are American according to media reports yesterday.

[@Shtfstrategist]

@@stgeorgee Knowing the captain and crew of the ship that hit the bridge helps in being transparent and understanding accountability. When a plane goes down do they withhold the names of the pilots? No. I'd think this would be a given.

[@Shtfstrategist]

@@user-mh2ye9nf3y Their names bro.

[@Junkinsally]

@@Shtfstrategist-No need. Besides we know how crazy Americans can get…. That alone is enough not to release their names.

[@Lion-fj3wp]

My condolences to the families, so sad . 😥 R.I.P 🌏

[@michaelpitcock2834]

sad

[@FatimaMarong-be8gj]

So so Sad 😢

[@yolandagofigure]

My question is are Chargers going to be laid? Who will be responsible to rebuild the bridge?

[@samanthab1923]

Federal Govt

[@jennigreyes3577]

Get rhem out of that dirty water quick

[@samanthab1923]

That is the least of their worries. Poor souls 🙏🏻

[@user-zs1iq3vb6s]

I pray they find everyone and there families

[@karenharrison9094]

What caused the cargo ship to lose control ?

[@francineherron1940]

Apparently the power went out

[@samanthab1923]

That’s what they will need to find out.

[@adoRebelstyle]

Did they say there are tons of gas on board the ship?

[@jamesbarrett918]

Tons of diesel fuel aboard.

[@samanthab1923]

Yes, so far no leaks

[@adoRebelstyle]

Not smart to leave it there.

[@theincredibleimpression]

My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families🙏💖

[@ZippyThePinhead]

My thoughts & prayers for the families of the victims of this tragedy. 🙏❤✝

[@ServiusTullius-ie4is]

Coincidence.. was done in increasing the rise of prices go up.

[@Wizardof]

Imagine the feeling of FALLING down so fast you don't feel a thing. What a way to go but they died doing what they loved.

[@cjvideochannel6080]

condolence to the whole family

[@sdqsdq6274]

what is this type of bridge called ? one support point gave way , almost 3/4 or 1/2 fell off

[@jimbobeire]

a steel arch continuous truss bridge