Joe Biden inspects collapsed Baltimore Bridge, pledges help
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President Joe Biden inspects the collapsed Baltimore Bridge and pledges federal help in rebuilding the span. A cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, killing six people. Biden took an aerial tour of the scene and met with local officials for a briefing on the economic impact to the Baltimore port. He called on Congress to approve funding for the new bridge and stated that those responsible for the collapse will help pay for the repairs. Biden later met with the families of the victims. Efforts are underway to open a temporary alternate channel for marine traffic. The Port of Baltimore is a vital hub for trade, with $80.8 billion worth of foreign cargo moving through it in 2023. The ship that crashed into the bridge, Dali, was heading out of the harbor bound for Sri Lanka and suffered power loss. Six workers were reported missing and two bodies have been recovered.

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