FBI opens criminal investigation into the ship crash that collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge
· Apr 15, 2024 · NottheBee.com

Multiple outlets are reporting that the FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the events surrounding the boat wreck that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore a few weeks ago.

While there are no "suspects" to speak of, the FBI obtained a warrant to board the wrecked ship and begin investigating.

Federal agents boarded the 985-foot Dali early Monday with search warrants.

The Baltimore FBI confirmed Monday that agents were on board "conducting court authorized law enforcement activity."

The investigation will look into the events that led up to when the ship left the port, the sources said, and a portion of inquiry involves whether there was prior crew knowledge that the vessel had potential mechanical problems that would have made it unsafe in the harbor.

It appears that there is no indication that the wreck was intentional, and the investigation will be mostly centered on finding any signs of criminal negligence from the crew.

In addition to the FBI's criminal investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board is also in the process of getting to the bottom of the accident.


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