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On March 26, 2024, the container ship Dali lost electrical power and crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its immediate collapse. The 984-foot vessel experienced total power failure, preventing steering and propulsion. The incident killed six construction workers and halted shipping in the Port of Baltimore. Key Details of the Dali Crash:

• Cause: The NTSB found a loose wire connection in an electrical breaker caused two separate blackouts in the minutes before impact, killing steering and propulsion.
• The Incident: The 95,000-ton vessel, headed to Sri Lanka, struck a key bridge support pier at 1:28 a.m. EDT, causing a near-instant collapse.
• Casualties: Six construction workers on the bridge were killed.
• Emergency Response: The crew reported losing power and steering, allowing officials to pause traffic on the bridge just before the collision, preventing a higher death toll.
• Investigation & Liability: The FBI and NTSB investigated the incident, with owners seeking to limit liability while facing lawsuits alleging negligence.

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