The city of Baltimore was rocked by a tragic bridge disaster on Tuesday morning when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by the Singaporean-flagged cargo ship Dali. The impact of the crash was devastating, resulting in the deaths of six construction workers who were on the bridge at the time. The workers, who were filling potholes on the bridge, were from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, and had come to Baltimore in search of better lives for their families. The victims, all in their 30s and 40s, leave behind spouses and children. The recovery operation for the missing workers has been called off by the Coast Guard, as the frigid water temperature and the time elapsed since the collapse make it unlikely that they will be found alive.

Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg has warned of a major and protracted impact on supply chains as a result of the bridge disaster. The collapse has brought one of America's busiest ports to a grinding halt, causing disruptions to shipping and transportation. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into the incident, with a team of 24 investigators on the scene. The data recorder from the cargo ship has been recovered and sent to the lab for analysis in order to develop a timeline of events leading up to the crash. The focus of the investigation will be on collecting evidence to determine the cause of the ship's loss of power and subsequent collision with the bridge.

The tragedy has raised questions about the safety of maritime transportation and the potential risks associated with contaminated fuel. While reports suggest that dirty fuel may have played a role in the ship's loss of power, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy has stated that it is too early to speculate on the cause of the crash. Authorities are working to piece together the events that led to the disaster in order to prevent similar incidents in the future. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those working in the transportation and construction industries, and the need for stringent safety measures to protect workers and the public.