Key Bridge collapse: First daylight videoFox - 5 DC - TV2 DAYS AGO
Man reversed car off Baltimore Key Bridge seconds before it collapsedThe Independent1 DAY AGO
A man crossed the Baltimore bridge 3 times just minutes before its collapse after an argument with his girlfriend, report saysInsider1 DAY AGO
Baltimore Key Bridge ‘not made to withstand direct impact from vessel’, says US transport secretaryThe Independent2 HOURS AGO
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Dispatch audio from Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse sheds light on timeline of incident
The dispatch calls from the Maryland Transportation Authority Police show just how close Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse came to being an even worse disaster. The transcripts of the audio from early Tuesday morning show the police only had a few minutes to shut down the highway as the bridge was on a collision course.
What is the fear of crossing bridges, and how can it be overcome?
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — For some people, going over large bridges brings a sense of fear.Technically, it's called gephyrophobia, the abnormal, persistent fear of crossing bridges.Mix that with acrophobia — the fear of heights — and crossing big bridges can be a terrifying experience.For people who are fearful, the Delaware River and Bay Authority has a special escort program. You call ahead and meet on the side of the road before crossing the bridge. Then the escorts talk to drivers and try to ease their fears as they cross the bridge. "It's always better to keep the conversation going and that...
Utah Lawmaker Blames Baltimore Bridge Collapse On Diversity
Phil Lyman, a Utah Republican lawmaker and candidate for governor said the tragic accident is the result of "governors who prioritize diversity over the well-being and security of citizens." State Representative Phil Lyman of Utah, a Republican candidate for governor, sparked controversy when he made inflammatory remarks linking diversity, equity,...
Baltimore bridge crash puts new focus on role of ship pilots
From the Puget Sound Pilots headquarters in downtown Seattle, with a view of Puget Sound as a backdrop, Capt. Ivan Carlson Jr. walks Scripps News' Vanessa Misciagna through an unfolding situation: A cargo ship loses power and a pilot is turning the boat around to safely dock. "I love ship-handling,"...
Baltimore bridge workers’ presumed deaths highlight dangers of essential jobs
The presumed deaths of six road workers on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are shining a spotlight on the risks associated with essential jobs, especially for low-income and immigrant workers.
Baltimore bridge collapse prompts renewed focus on road safety among truck drivers
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore spans a major thoroughfare of East Coast shipping. It's also the entry to the largest port in the United States for specialized cargo like tractors, trucks and trailers. Bridges and road conditions are an area of focus...
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