BALTIMORE – A fourth body was recovered Sunday from inside a submerged vehicle at the site of the Key Bridge collapse, according to the Unified Command.
A cargo ship, the Dali, crashed into the Key Bridge around 1:30 a.m. on March 26, knocking eight construction workers into the Patapsco River.
Crews have recovered the bodies of 35-year-old Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, 35-year-old Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, and 26-year-old Dorlian Castillo Cabrera.
“Our hearts continue to break for the loved ones of these victims,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said.
Massive crane lifts Key Bridge debris to Sparrows Point WJZ got a closer view of the salvage operation in Sparrows Point on Monday where pieces of the Key Bridge are being taken for disposal.
Cutting Key Bridge down to size Welders cut the pieces into an even more manageable size.
Resolve Marine CEO Joseph Farrell said when the Key Bridge collapsed onto the Dali, it severed the bow of the ship “pretty good.”
Baltimore City to sue cargo ship’s owner Baltimore City is taking legal action against entities it deems responsible for the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and the FBI has opened an investigation into the disaster.
BALTIMORE – The Unified Command reports that a fourth body was found on Sunday inside a submerged car at the scene of the Key Bridge collapse.
The family has requested that the victim’s identity not be disclosed.
A stranded person was discovered inside one of the missing construction vehicles that had been discovered in the river.
The Dali, a cargo ship, collided with the Key Bridge at 1:30 a.m. me. 8 construction workers were knocked into the Patapsco River on March 26. On the bridge, they were fixing potholes.
After the rescue of two construction workers, four more have been found. Two are thought to be dead and are still missing.
Maryland keeps praying for the loved ones and families impacted by this tragedy. They are supported, cared for, and in our hearts,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore stated. “We sincerely hope that during this trying time, everyone will honor the family’s request for privacy. We will always remember the people who have died, their loved ones, and their dedication to a career that has improved the lives of countless Marylanders as we continue to recover those who have passed away. “.”.
The remains of Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, 35, Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, 35, and Dorlian Castillo Cabrera, 26 have been recovered by crews.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott stated, “Our hearts continue to break for the loved ones of these victims.”. “Now that another of their loved ones has been returned home, our entire city is with them, sharing in their grief and healing. We mourn and hope with those who are still waiting for the same resolution to come their way as soon as possible. We will keep doing everything in our power to support these families and give them the resources they require to get through this unimaginable tragedy, as I have stated since the beginning. “.
Rubble from the Key Bridge is lifted to Sparrows Point by a massive crane.
On Monday, Sparrows Point’s salvage operation—where parts of the Key Bridge are being removed for disposal—was brought to WJZ’s attention.
A span weighing more than 400 tons is the largest to date.
It was lifted to Sparrows Point over the weekend by the enormous Chesapeake 1,000 crane.
James Harkness, chief engineer for the Maryland Transportation Authority, said, “This is our processing yard where all the materials that are removed from the river are brought by barge and crane, very large pieces of material.”. It was about ninety feet tall when it was brought in yesterday, so they had to cut it in half. ****.
Slicing Key Bridge to fit.
The pieces are further reduced in size by welders. Hydraulic shears are also used by the crews.
Every attempt is being made, according to responders, to recycle the steel.
Every large ship, including the Dali, is required by law to have a designated responder in the event of a catastrophe like this. Resolve Marine was given the task in this instance.
Resolve Marine CEO Joseph Farrell stated, “We were activated immediately when this happened and had people on scene within hours.”.
What harm has the Dali caused?
According to Joseph Farrell, CEO of Resolve Marine, the ship’s bow was “pretty good” severed when the Key Bridge fell onto the Dali. ****.
Many of the systems were damaged when the bridge collapsed, severely severing the ship’s bow and front. Ferrell reported that the wiring to the bow thruster had been cut.
Farrell stated that the Dali is in charge right now.
His crew is attempting to restart the bow thruster. When they remove enough containers to get it out of there, it makes maneuvering the ship easier.
Having taken forty containers out of the ship so far, according to Farrell, it might be sufficient to remove 140 in total.
Additionally, he stated that the work will not impede the FBI and NTSB investigations, and he gave credit to the Unified Command for maintaining order throughout.
“We collaborate with every agency, and it is very clear what our exact role is. It enables everyone to use that without stepping on each other’s toes,” he remarked.
“Debris is everywhere. There’s reinforcement bar. There is a concrete.
Every day, divers stay in the water, and in the muddy Patapsco, visibility is frequently very low.
Plenty of debris is present. There is rebar present. One can find concrete. We have to be extremely cautious and slow during a first dive since we have no idea what hazards may be below. “We have an umbilical that supplies the diver’s helmet with air,” DonJon Marine’s Robyn Bianchi explained.
She informed WJZ that divers are aware that a number of victims are still missing.
Another victim was pulled from the water by responders not long after our interview.
One of the victims was discovered, according to Bianchi, by a diver on her team.
The diver was taken out of the water by us. He was kind and composed,” Bianchi remarked. Its precise location was known to us. The Maryland State Police was contacted by us. Then they emerged. They did indeed dive in. We managed to keep our divers somewhat away from that trauma while they recovered the body. “.
There are still two unidentified victims. The most recent was discovered on Sunday.
It was reported by authorities that he was discovered imprisoned within a building truck. Although his identity has been positively identified, the family has requested that it not be made public.
Colonel Roland L. stated, “We realize each missing person is someone’s loved friend or family member as we grieve the lives lost and continue the recovery operation.”. Butler, Jr. The superintendent of the Maryland Department of State Police, “We commit, in concert with our allies in law enforcement, to fully utilize every resource at our disposal to fully complete the technical and physical components of their training.”. “.
At TradePoint Atlantic, cargo is unloaded.
Monday saw the unloading of cargo, including numerous brand-new cars, at TradePoint Atlantic, which is the only location close to the Port of Baltimore where larger ships are currently allowed to dock. Thus, jobs in Baltimore are maintained.
“We are grateful to be able to help with some of that redirected cargo,” stated Kristin King of TradePoint Atlantic. “We’re actually able to make sure this cargo stays in Baltimore because there are other ports that are interested in helping, but that also means that cargo could go permanently to a different port.”.
Baltimore City is suing the owner of the cargo ship.
The FBI has begun looking into the tragedy, and Baltimore City is pursuing legal action against those it believes to be accountable for the fatal collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
On Monday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott declared that the city would be suing the ship’s owner, charterer, operator, manufacturer, and other parties for the disaster in conjunction with two prestigious trial law firms.
The goal, according to the mayor, is to lessen the damage done to Baltimoreans, including the families of the victims, those who work at the Port of Baltimore, and those who use the bridge on a daily basis. It’s unclear how much compensation the city is requesting.
