Baltimore bridge collapse: crew members from ship still held by US two years on

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Katie McQueJanuary 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Nearly two years after the Baltimore bridge collapse in March 2024, several crew members of the cargo ship MV Dali are still being held in the US despite no criminal charges. The ship, en route to Sri Lanka, lost power and struck the bridge, resulting in six fatalities. The four most senior crew members, from India and Sri Lanka, have remained in Baltimore as part of the ongoing investigation. Their passports have been confiscated, restricting their travel. A US government report attributed the crash to a faulty electrical system on the ship and bridge vulnerability, but did not assign individual blame to the crew.

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Very Negative

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Baltimore

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