What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse as a third body is found and Biden visits
tentative timeline has been released for how soon authorities believe they can reopen crucial commercial shipping channels. President Joe Biden also visited the port city. And federal and state authorities are ramping up efforts to soften the economic blow to businesses and residents who work in Maryland's maritime industry.
Here's what we know as cleanup efforts get underway: THIRD BODY FOUND Authorities announced Friday evening that salvage divers recovered a third body from the water, identified as 38-year-old Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, one of the missing workers. His body was found around 10:30 a.m.. Maryland State Police Superintendent Col.
Roland L. Butler said authorities are committed to recovering the bodies of the three workers who remain missing. “While I take solace in knowing this brings us one step closer to closure, my heart continues to be with all the families still waiting anxiously for their loved ones," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said in a statement.
WHAT'S THE TIMELINE FOR CLEARING THE WRECKAGE? Engineers said Thursday that they expect to restore navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore by the end of this month. The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed within seconds on March 26 after being struck by the cargo ship Dali, which lost power shortly after leaving Baltimore. The U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers said it expects to open a limited access channel in the next four weeks. It would support barge container service and some vessels that move automobiles and farm equipment to and from the port. The agency is aiming to reopen a permanent navigation channel by the end of May, which would restore port access to normal capacity.
Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, USACE commanding general, has acknowledged
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