BALTIMORE – A fourth body was recovered Sunday from a submerged vehicle at the site of a bridge collapse, Unified Command said.
The victim has not been identified at the request of the family.
One of the missing construction vehicles They were in the river and one person was trapped inside.
A freight dally struck a drawbridge around 1:30 a.m. on March 26, throwing eight construction workers into the Patapsco River. They were repairing potholes on the bridge.
Two construction workers were rescued and now four people have been rescued. Two others are still missing and presumed dead.
“Maryland is praying for the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy. They have our thoughts, our hearts and our support,” said Maryland Governor Wes Moore. “We hope everyone respects the family’s request for privacy during this difficult time. As we continue to restore the lives of those who died, we must never forget them, their loved ones, and their dedication to a profession that has improved the lives of so many Marylanders across the state. “
Crews recovered the bodies of Menor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, 35, Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, 35, and Dorlian Castillo Cabrera, 26.
“Our hearts break for the loved ones of these victims,” said Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. “Our entire city stands by their side, sharing their grief and now bringing home another loved one. For those still waiting, we join them in hoping and mourning that they will soon get the same closure. As I said in the first minute, we will do everything we can to support these families and provide them with everything they need during this unimaginable tragedy.
A large crane lifts rubble from Key Bridge to Sparrow’s Point
WJZ got a closer look at the salvage operation Monday at Sparrows Point, where pieces of the Key Bridge are being hauled away.
The heaviest so far weighs more than 400 tons.
O Huge Chesapeake 1,000 cranes The number of sparrows increased over the weekend.
“This is our processing yard, where all the materials extracted from the river are brought in by barges and cranes. When it was brought in yesterday, it was 90 feet high and was cut in half,” said James Harkness, chief engineer for the Maryland Transportation Authority.
Reduces the size of the main bridge
Welders still cut parts to manageable sizes. Crews also use hydraulic shears.
The respondents said that every effort is being made to recycle the steel.
In the event of such a disaster, the government must have a designated person responsible for each large ship, including a deli. Resolve Marine was tasked in this case.
“As soon as this happened, we were proactive and had people on site within hours,” said Joseph Farrell, CEO of Resolve Marine.
What is pulse damage?
Resolve Marine CEO Joseph Farrell said the vessel’s bow was broken when the main bridge collapsed on Daly.
“When the bridge fell, it cut the bow, the front of the ship, really well – it cut a lot of the machinery. The bow thruster wiring was cut,” Ferrell said.
Farrell said Dali now has the power.
His team is trying to get the bow accordion working again. This makes the ship easier to maneuver and also removes enough containers to get it out.
Farrell said 40 containers have been removed and believes it is sufficient to remove a total of 140 containers from the ship.
He said the work would not interfere with FBI and NTSP investigations and credited the Unified Command with keeping everything in order.
“There is a lot of clarity about what our role is and we work with every company. It allows everyone to connect with each other and not step on each other,” he said.
“There’s a lot of trash and there’s concrete on the other side.”
Divers are in the water every day, and visibility in the muddy Patapsco is often close to zero.
“There is a lot of waste. on the other side. is concrete. For the first dive, we don’t know what the risks are, so we have to be very methodical and slow. We have something called an umbilical, which supplies air underwater to the diver’s helmet,” said Robin with Donjon Marine. Bianchi said.
He told WJZ that divers are aware that many victims have not yet recovered.
After our interview, rescuers rescued another victim from the water.
Bianchi described how a diver in his group found one of the victims.
“We pulled the diver out of the water. He was fine and calm,” Bianchi said. “We knew where it was. We called the Maryland State Police. They got out. They dove. They recovered the body and managed to keep our divers away from the trauma.”
The two deceased have not yet been identified. The last discovery was made on Sunday.
He was arrested from a construction vehicle, officials said. He was positively identified, but his identity has not been released to the public at the request of the family.
“As we mourn the loss of life and continue recovery efforts, we recognize that every missing person is a loved one or family member,” Maryland State Police Superintendent Col. Roland L. Butler Jr. said. We pledge that our respective law enforcement partners will monitor the physical and technical aspects of their training using all available resources.”
The cargo was unloaded at Tradepoint Atlantic
Cargo was being unloaded Monday, along with several new trains, near Tradepoint Atlantic – the only place near the Port of Baltimore where large ships are currently docked. And that will keep jobs in Baltimore.
“We’ve actually been able to make sure this cargo is in Baltimore because other ports are willing to help, but cargo can go to another port forever, so we’re thankful that we’re able to help some. “, said Christine King of TradePoint Atlantic.
City of Baltimore for Sue Freighter owner
Baltimore City is taking legal action The FBI against the companies it blames for the fatal collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Investigation opened In disaster.
On Monday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced that the city has partnered with two high-profile investigative law firms to pursue legal action against those responsible for the tragedy, including ship owners, charterers, operators, manufacturers and other parties.
The mayor said the goal of the effort is to minimize the immediate and long-term impact on Baltimore residents, such as victims’ families, Port of Baltimore workers and those who use the bridge every day. It’s unclear how much damages the city is seeking.
“We are doing everything we can to support everyone here affected and will continue to recognize the human impact of this incident,” the mayor said in a statement. “Part of this work is getting help from people who may be responsible and the owner of the ship. File a petition to reduce your liability A few days after the incident, we should act just as quickly to protect the interests of the city. ”
