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56 containers of hazardous materials, including corrosives, flammables, and lithium-ion batteries, were found aboard the ship Dali following Baltimore tragedy..
In a recent investigation conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), it was found that the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore Bridge collapse contained hazardous materials and had prior equipment issues.P)..
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy revealed that the cargo ship was carrying a staggering 56 containers filled with hazardous materials..
"Imagery from underwater drones shows 'an abundance of twisted metal and debris' from the collapsed bridge, making it unsafe for divers to enter the frigid water," noted a Department of Homeland Security assessment..
"The ship was briefly held at the Port of San Antonio in Chile on June 27, 2023, when an inspector found that the pressure gauges for the vessel's heating system were unreadable,'" revealed a Chilean Navy spokesperson..
