Overview of the Findings
A months-long investigation by the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that a single loose electrical wire on the container ship Dali, a 300-metre (984-foot) vessel, was a critical factor in the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last year. The incident, which resulted in multiple fatalities and extensive disruption to the region, has prompted renewed scrutiny of maritime oversight, shipboard maintenance, and bridge safety procedures. The investigative report emphasizes how a seemingly minor electrical fault, when combined with dispatch procedures and timing, can trigger catastrophic outcomes in complex transport networks.
