Loose wire on ship led to power loss before Baltimore bridge collapse
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A blackout that left a giant cargo ship powerless and on a collision course with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024 was likely caused by a loose wire, the NTSB found. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Breakdown
- A cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, killing six construction workers. 5s
- Federal investigators determined the cause was a single loose wire on the ship, which disconnected and cut power and steering. 13s
- The National Transportation Safety Board found the wire's label prevented proper insertion, allowing it to shake loose. 44s
- The bridge lacked collision countermeasures, increasing its vulnerability to such incidents. 1m 23s
- The NTSB has issued 17 safety recommendations, and a replacement bridge is estimated to cost over $5 billion and could open by late 2030. 1m 33s