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Baltimore bridge collapse: two bodies recovered during search for victims

Published March 28th, 2024 - 02:54 GMT
Two bodies found as Baltimore bridge collapse moves from recovery to salvage. (Roberto Schmidt/ AFP)
Two bodies found as Baltimore bridge collapse moves from recovery to salvage. (Roberto Schmidt/ AFP)
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The bodies of two construction workers were found in the cold waters of Baltimore harbor Wednesday, trapped in their red pick-up truck after a giant cargo ship slammed into the bridge.

The bodies of two construction workers were discovered in the cold waters of Baltimore Harbor on Wednesday.

The workers had been trapped in their red pick-up truck after a massive cargo ship collided with the bridge.

The bridge collapse, which occurred recently, has shifted from recovery efforts to salvage operations. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision and the subsequent collapse. 

The impact of the cargo ship was so severe that it led to the workers tragic deaths.

Rescue teams worked tirelessly to locate and retrieve the bodies, battling challenging conditions in the frigid waters.

The incident has raised concerns about safety protocols and the need for thorough inspections of infrastructure to prevent such disasters in the future.

By Salam Bustanji

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