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Key Bridge Collapse: Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Considerations

5 Apr 2024

On March 26, 2024, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed due to a cargo ship colliding with a bridge support tower. The collapse caused loss of life and disrupted numerous critical distribution functions associated with the Port of Baltimore, and severed a major highway artery. This Briefing was prepared by the Congressional Research Service.
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Authors

Brian E. Humphreys

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United States of America

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