Wreckage

Bridge Breakdown: Explosives Used to Clear Wreckage in Baltimore

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Baltimore, Maryland – The controlled demolition of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore reached a crucial phase on Monday as crews strategically detonated explosives to remove the largest remaining span. With a dramatic boom and splash, the twisted steel trusses plunged into the river below, marking a significant development in the operation to … Read more

Louisiana’s ‘Superfog’ Pileup Death Toll Revised After Additional Forensics Evidence Shows Excessive Wreckage

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NEW ORLEANS – The death toll in a massive pileup on I-55 west of New Orleans, caused by a dangerous combination of wildfire smoke and dense fog, was revised down after additional forensic examination. Louisiana State Police reported the initial death toll at 7, which later rose to 8 due to confusion “due to the … Read more