On March 26, a big ship crashed into a bridge in Baltimore, causing part of it to fall down. This accident involved vehicles and people on the bridge, leading to a search for six people who were believed to have fallen into the river below.
Details of the Event:
• The ship, named Dali, was leaving Baltimore heading to Sri Lanka.
• Shortly after leaving, the ship had problems, its lights started flickering, and it went off course, hitting the bridge.
• This happened early in the morning, around 1:27 a.m.
• The crew of the ship sent out a mayday signal because they couldn’t control the ship, which led to the bridge being closed.
What Went Wrong with the Ship?
• The Dali had engine problems that made it impossible to steer properly.
• There was also a smell of burnt fuel, hinting at engine failure.
• A backup generator eventually restored some power.
Could the Disaster Have Been Prevented?
• The bridge was old and not built to withstand a hit from such a large ship.
• The ship itself had been modified to carry more containers, making it heavier.
• There were previous concerns about the ship’s engine.
Conclusion:
The crash brings up important issues about making sure bridges can handle hits from big ships and that ships are properly checked to prevent such problems. Safety measures need to be better to avoid similar accidents in the future.
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