The Baltimore Bridge Took a Dive: Here's the Lowdown (and How to Avoid Aquatic Hitchhiking)
Hey there, internet! Buckle up, because we've got a doozy of a story for you. Apparently, bridges in Baltimore don't exactly appreciate game nights with cargo ships. That's right, folks, the Francis Scott Key Bridge decided to become a submarine overnight.
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| What Happened To The Baltimore Bridge Last Night |
From Highway to Highway-er? Not Quite.
So, what happened exactly? Here's the gist: A container ship, the MV Dali (with a name more suited for an art museum than a rogue vessel), decided to play bumper cars with the bridge. Apparently, power steering wasn't on the menu for this particular ship, and it slammed into a support pillar, sending a big ol' section of the bridge tumbling into the Patapsco River.
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Thankfully, a last-minute mayday call from the ship gave authorities enough time to halt traffic, but there were still some folks caught in the watery mess. Two construction workers were lucky enough to be rescued, but six others are still missing. Let's hope they're just having a fabulous underwater adventure (with proper breathing apparatus, of course).
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The Aftermath: Traffic Nightmares and Pointing Fingers
The city of Baltimore is currently in full-on "mayhem mode." Traffic is a bigger nightmare than your uncle's fruitcake recipe at Christmas, and the finger-pointing is enough to make a politician blush. The National Transportation Safety Board is on the scene, trying to figure out how a giant ship managed to become a bridge destroyer. In the meantime, the Port of Baltimore is shut down tighter than a clam at high tide.
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Fun Fact: Apparently, no bridge is designed to withstand a rogue game of chicken with a container ship. Who knew?
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How to Avoid Becoming an Aquatic Hitchhiker (5 Handy Tips):
- Don't be a bridge: This might seem obvious, but hey, you never know.
- Invest in a good life jacket: Because hey, you never know when you might need to become a mermaid (or merman).
- Skip the late-night bridge strolls: Unless you're looking for an unplanned dip, maybe stick to sidewalks.
- Learn to breathe underwater: Always a good skill to have in your back pocket.
- Hope for the best, but plan for the unexpected: Because apparently, bridges and cargo ships can have a thing for each other.
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