Salvage Crews Successfully Remove Section of Francis Scott Key Bridge Blocking Fort McHenry Channel

Salvage crews successfully removed a portion of Francis Scott Key Bridge blocking Fort McHenry channel. FBI launched criminal investigation. Mayor seeks legal action.

On April 14, salvage crews accomplished the successful extraction of a significant section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which had been obstructing the Fort McHenry channel along the Patapsco River. The US Coast Guard released footage displaying the removal of section 1-A of the bridge from the water.

The US Coast Guard affirmed that the process of debris and wreckage elimination is in progress to ensure the safe and efficient reopening of the Fort McHenry channel. This task is listed as a top priority for the authorities involved in the operation.

Following the incident, reports emerged on April 15, indicating that the FBI had initiated a criminal investigation. Simultaneously, Baltimore's Mayor, Brandon Scott, declared that the city had commenced legal action to hold the accountable parties responsible and to alleviate the immediate and long-term impact on Baltimore City residents.

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