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Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Demolished at 5 PM on May 13 to Free Trapped Ship

May 13, 2024, 09:16 PM

The controlled demolition of the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was successfully conducted on Monday evening at 5 PM. The bridge, which came crashing down on March 26 after being struck by the Dali container ship, had been scheduled for demolition earlier but was postponed due to inclement weather. The demolition, using precision cutting and explosives, was a critical step in clearing the port’s busy shipping channel and freeing the Dali, which had been trapped under the wreckage for 48 days. The operation marks a significant milestone in the recovery efforts following the collapse that killed six people.