Mayor says rescue efforts are under way after vessel crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending vehicles into water

A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a large boat collided with it early on Tuesday morning, sending multiple vehicles into the water.

At about 1.30am, a vessel crashed into the bridge, catching fire before sinking and causing multiple vehicles to fall into the water below, according to a video posted on X.

“All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured,” the Maryland Transportation Authority posted on X.

Matthew West, a petty officer first class for the coastguard in Baltimore, told the New York Times that the coastguard received a report of an impact at 1.27am ET. West said the Dali, a 948ft (29 metres) Singapore-flagged cargo ship, had hit the bridge, which is part of Interstate 695.

  • @[email protected]English
    10•8 months ago

    I am guessing these liability limits are for the cargo, not any damage caused by the ship

    The article about the treaty is explicitly talking about damage to things ships hit:

    Under the 1976 Convention, the limit of liability for claims covered is raised considerably, in some cases up to 250-300 per cent.  Limits are specified for two types of claims - claims for loss of life or personal injury, and property claims (such as damage to other ships, property or harbour works).

    • @dhorkEnglish
      6•8 months ago

      Ok, I stand corrected then. They’re gonna have to sell a lot of crab cakes to fix that bridge…