Investigation Details
The has launched a criminal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, focusing on the cargo ship Dali and potential violations of federal maritime law. The probe examines if the crew was aware of any technical issues before departure .
Separate from the FBI's criminal probe, the is investigating the collapse to determine its cause and evaluate safety measures. Baltimore Mayor announced legal action to hold responsible parties accountable .
Impact and Response
Six construction workers were killed, and two remain missing following the bridge collapse on March 26. Salvage teams have recovered the body of a fourth worker, with ongoing efforts to locate the remaining victims .
and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore have pledged to hold the responsible parties accountable, emphasizing the significance of the to the region's economy. Legal actions are being pursued by the city and families of the victims against the ship's owner and operator .