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Today in History: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Claims Six Lives

3/26/2026

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On March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after the MV Dali, a container ship, lost power and struck one of its support pillars. The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of six maintenance crew members, while one was rescued from the river and another from the damaged structure.

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On March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after the MV Dali, a container ship, lost power and struck one of its support pillars. The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of six maintenance crew members, while one was rescued from the river and another from the damaged structure.