Salvage teams recover body from Baltimore bridge collapse
Body of final victim found in Baltimore bridge collapse.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
BALTIMORE — After weeks of painstaking recovery efforts following the devastating Baltimore bridge collapse on March 26, salvage teams have finally located and retrieved the body of the sixth victim, believed to be the last casualty of the tragic incident. The authorities made the somber announcement on Tuesday, marking a grim milestone in the aftermath of the disaster.
The victim has been identified as 37-year-old José Mynor López from Baltimore, Maryland. Previously reported by CNN, López leaves behind three children and was the primary breadwinner for his family.
The Unified Command, comprising Maryland State Police, FBI Victim Specialist, linguists, and mental health professionals, worked together to positively identify López and inform his family members of the tragic news.
A carrier moves through a newly opened channel in Baltimore after being stuck in the harbor since the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed four weeks ago, Thursday, April 25, 2024.
AP Photo/Matt Rourke
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge occurred when a 213-million-pound cargo vessel lost power and crashed into the structure, resulting in the tragic deaths of six construction workers who were carrying out repairs on the bridge. This vital transportation route was used by approximately 30,000 Maryland residents daily.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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– Salvage teams recover body final victim Baltimore bridge collapse
– Salvage teams recover sixth victim Baltimore bridge collapse.
