Baltimore Reflects on the Year Since the Bridge Tragedy
The Journey to healing Continues
A relative of one of the workers who tragically lost their life in the Francis Scott key Bridge disaster releases a floral tribute into the Chesapeake Bay on March 25, marking a year since that fateful night. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP)
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BALTIMORE — As we reflect on the devastating collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge one year ago,Maryland officials are paying tribute to the six construction workers who perished when their worksite was suddenly compromised.
In a fortunate turn of events, traffic was halted just moments before a massive cargo vessel collided with the bridge; though, there wasn’t enough time for authorities to warn those working overnight.
“Our thoughts are firmly with those brave souls we lost that night,” stated Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott during an anniversary event on March 26. He recounted the harrowing hours following the incident.
“This day is not solely about sorrow; it’s also about celebrating our resilience and determination as a community.”
The Port of Baltimore faced significant challenges post-collapse as debris obstructed its primary shipping route for several months. Fortunately, by late 2024, operations began to recover impressively; however, looming tariffs from Washington could jeopardize this progress.
“Today marks one year as we faced an unimaginable tragedy at the Francis scott Key bridge,” tweeted Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) on March 26. “We honor those six Marylanders whose lives were cut short and acknowledge both our grief and our collective strength.”
Just last week, federal investigators expressed concern over how inadequately prepared Maryland’s Transportation Authority was regarding potential ship strikes—a glaring oversight given changes in maritime traffic patterns since its opening in ’77. Thay urged other bridge operators to take heed from this incident.
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