Ship Owner Charged with Fraud Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The owner of the cargo ship that destroyed a major bridge in Baltimore has been charged with fraud and obstructing the investigation into the disaster. Federal investigators allege the ship owner concealed critical mechanical failures that contributed to the vessel losing power and crashing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, causing its collapse and killing six construction workers. The charges include fraud, lying to federal authorities, and interfering with the ongoing investigation. The Baltimore bridge collapse forced the closure of one of the busiest shipping channels on the U.S. East Coast for weeks, causing significant economic disruption to the Port of Baltimore and regional supply chains.