Dali Cargo Ship finally departs for Virginia, nearly three months after bridge collapse

The cargo ship Dali, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, has finally left Baltimore for Virginia. The ship lost power and hit one of the bridge's supporting columns, causing the bridge to collapse and killing six construction workers.

Investigations and repairs:

On Monday, the 984-foot Dali started moving at 8:30 a.m. with the help of four tugboats. It is on its way to Norfolk, Virginia, for container removal and additional repairs. The journey is expected to take 16 to 20 hours. The ship had been stuck amid the wreckage for almost two months before it was refloated and guided back to port on May 20.

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident, finding that the ship experienced power outages before leaving Baltimore. The FBI has also launched a criminal investigation. Last week, a federal judge allowed the crew members to return home but they must be available for depositions.

Thousands of workers, including longshoremen and truckers, have been affected by the collapse. Local and state officials are working to reopen the port and restore normal traffic to ease the economic impact.

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