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Baltimore bridge collapse: city says ship was ‘unseaworthy’ before leaving port
Baltimore has sued operator and owner of the Dali container ship, saying it had ‘an incompetent crew’ and ignored warnings
The city of Baltimore has sued the owner and operator of the Dali container ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, saying it had “an incompetent crew” and set sail despite receiving warnings.
According to a court document filed on Monday, city officials say the ship’s parent company, Grace Ocean Private Ltd, and its operator, Synergy Marine Group, were “potentially criminally negligent” after causing the bridge to collapse on 26 March.
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Chubb is preparing to make a $350 million insurance payout to Maryland in connection with the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge before the rebuilding of the span begins.
Chubb is preparing to make a $350 million insurance payout to Maryland in connection with the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge before the rebuilding of the span begins.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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I-95 in Connecticut will be closed for days after fiery crash damages bridge, governor says
The major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed in Connecticut for days after a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95, Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday.NBC News - Top stories -
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Arteta: Jesus won't leave Arsenal this summer
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that striker Gabriel Jesus won't leave the club in the summer.ESPN - Sports -
Forest charged by FA as Clattenburg leaves club
Nottingham Forest and manager Nuno Espirito Santo are charged with misconduct by the FA as Mark Clattenburg leaves the club.BBC News - Top stories
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