Cargo ship’s chief engineer charged in 2024 collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

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The chief engineer of a cargo ship has been charged in connection with the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Allegations state that the engineer failed to notify the U.S. Coast Guard about hazardous ship conditions before the vessel lost power and struck the bridge.

They allege the engineer failed to notify the U.S. Coast Guard about hazardous conditions on the ship before it lost power and hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse.