As authorities begin removing twisted wreckage from the the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, they’re confronting the potential for environmental fallout.
In this aerial image released by the Maryland National Guard, the cargo ship Dali is stuck under part of the structure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the ship hit the bridge, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Baltimore. are deploying nearly a mile's worth of barriers in the water, testing samples for contamination and monitoring the Patapsco River for oil and other hazardous spills as they confront the potential for environmental fallout.
The possibility for a major environmental problem could arise from the bridge materials that fell into the river or from the containers aboard the cargo ship, the Dali, he said. But a big concern would be if the ship's fuel container ruptured and spilled into the water. The ship carried 56 containers with hazardous materials, and of those, 14 that carried perfumes, soaps and unspecified resin had been destroyed. It's not clear if those materials had spilled into the water.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse live updates: Ship hits key bridge in BaltimoreThis is additional taxonomy that helps us with analytics
Weiterlesen »
Baltimore bridge collapse: When was the Francis Scott Key Bridge built?Officials are searching the Patapsco River Tuesday morning after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed overnight, sending vehicles and people into the water.
Weiterlesen »
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: Ship issued ‘mayday' before colliding into bridgeA container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below.
Weiterlesen »
Maryland Bridge Collapse: Rescue Underway After Francis Scott Key Bridge Hit By Cargo ShipPatrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.
Weiterlesen »
Maryland bridge collapse: Francis Scott Key bridge hit by shipPatrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.
Weiterlesen »
'The whole bridge just fell down': Police audio reveals moments before Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsePatrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.
Weiterlesen »