Baltimore Bridge collapse recovery efforts paused due to severe weather
(Baltimore, MD) -- Stormy weather is affecting salvage efforts at the site of the Baltimore Bridge collapse. Crane operations were put on hold Wednesday because of severe thunderstorms and high winds, but crews carried out routine salvage assessments. Divers were also on the scene conducting underwater surveys to map out plans for wreckage removal. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath says barges are on standby and crews are ready to start unloading undamaged containers from the ship, but have been waiting for a break in the weather. Stormy weather has halted salvage efforts at the site of the Baltimore Bridge collapse due to severe thunderstorms and high winds. Crane operations were halted due to the severe weather conditions, but crews continued to conduct routine salvage assessments and underwater surveys. The Coast Guard has placed barges on standby and crews are ready to begin unloading undamaged containers from the ship.
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(Baltimore, MD) -- Stormy weather is affecting salvage efforts at the site of the Baltimore Bridge collapse.
Crane operations were put on hold Wednesday because of severe thunderstorms and high winds, but crews carried out routine salvage assessments. Divers were also on the scene conducting underwater surveys to map out plans for wreckage removal.
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath says barges are on standby and crews are ready to start unloading undamaged containers from the ship, but have been waiting for a break in the weather.
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