The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it’s not just infrastructure — it’s their identity as people who live close to the water.
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse is expected to disrupt supply chains
The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it’s at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, which could raise costs.
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge was built in the ’70s, but has a deep and patriotic history
The bridge was built mere yards from where Francis Scott Key watched the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring him to write the song that would become the U.S. national anthem.
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Photos: Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapses; search and rescue efforts continue
A part of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after the Dali, a nearly 1,000-foot-long container ship, crashed into it.