Demolition is underway on the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore. Crews are using fire to weaken the massive structure so it can be removed as quickly as possible.

President Joe Biden got a firsthand look Friday at efforts to clear away the “mangled mess” of remains of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, as cranes, ships and diving crews work to reopen one of the nation's main shipping lanes.

Experts said if the Key Bridge had been fitted with more robust collision-prevention structures, the collapse might have been avoided. Records indicate the protections weren't significantly altered.

Small businesses affected by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore are beginning to apply for disaster loans from the government.

Two Way Talk segment aired April 2, 2024.

Segment aired March 29, 2024.

The Key Bridge was located approximately 10 miles south of Morgan State University’s campus and for many students, it was part of their daily commute.

The executive director of the Baltimore International Seafarers' Center provides insight into how crew members still aboard the Dali, and several other ships stuck in the Baltimore Harbor are faring.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the recovery operation "complex" after a ship smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Officials have not given estimates on when the river will reopen to traffic.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Maryland Gov. Wes Moore about the cleanup and reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Thompson-Reuters insurance correspondent Carolyn Cohn about how a record-breaking payout for the Key Bridge disaster may affect the insurance industry.

Since before the political newcomer was inaugurated, there has been speculation that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore wants to run for higher office. The bridge collapse could be his first major test.

NPR's Debbie Elliott asks engineering professor Sebastian Bryson what officials will be considering as they plan to rebuild the collapsed bridge in Baltimore.

Workers at the Port of Baltimore are losing their jobs because of the bridge collapse. With no ships coming in and out, it is unclear when workers will be able be returning to their jobs.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Baltimore Key Bridge which collapsed after being hit by a ship early Tuesday morning.

The likely first step will likely be securing the massive container ship that brought the bridge down on Tuesday. Then, clearing debris from the shipping channel.

Maynor Suazo Sandoval left Honduras when he was 20 and built a new life in the U.S. He is one of the missing workers from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

Segment aired March 27, 2024.

Since the Francis Scott Key Bridge was struck by a cargo ship and collapsed early Tuesday. Questions continue about what's ahead.

NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Gustavo Torres, executive director of CASA, a Latino and immigrant organization, about the construction workers who were on the bridge when it collapsed Tuesday.

Two bodies were recovered from the Baltimore bridge collapse and investigators released a timeline of events. The Walt Disney Company and Gov. Ron DeSantis have settled their lawsuits.

The Port of Baltimore is the busiest in America for shipments of cars. How will its closure after Tuesday's bridge collapse affect the automotive supply chain?

The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.

The missing workers from the Baltimore bridge collapse all hailed from Mexico or Central America before they settled in the Maryland area.

The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it's at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, which could raise costs.

Recovery efforts resumed Wednesday for the six construction workers who are presumed dead after a cargo ship hit a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the structure to collapse.

The bridge was built mere yards from where Francis Scott Key watched the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring him to write the song that would become the U.S. national anthem.

NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about the collapse — from the safety of critical infrastructure, the supply chain impact and the challenge of reconstruction.

Recovery efforts are underway for six people presumed dead in the Baltimore bridge collapse. NBC has dropped a former RNC chair as a contributor after backlash from the public and its network stars.

Investigators are trying to understand why a massive cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore. Six people are now presumed dead in what investigators believe was an accident.

NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Ben Schafer, professor of civil engineering at Johns Hopkins University, about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after after it was hit by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning is expected to disrupt shipping and supply chains.

Rescue efforts have turned to recovery after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. A federal investigation is underway as the region braces for a long and costly reconstruction.

A momentary loss of propulsion or electricity aboard the massive cargo vessel as it maneuvered in a tight channel in Baltimore may have triggered a cascade of events leading to the bridge collision.

One researcher says it has become "standard" for any unexpected event "to be run through a filter of conspiracy theories based on the personal brand of the person spreading the theory."

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with critical infrastructure expert Stephen Flynn about the bridge collapse in Baltimore.

A major bridge collapsed when it was struck by a ship near the Port of Baltimore. A search is underway for workers who were fixing potholes when the Francis Scott Key bridge was destroyed.

The bridge collapse in Baltimore has raised questions about engineering, safety and construction. Experts are trying to understand what happened and why — and what can be done to protect other bridge

The best way to survive a vehicle submersion is to escape through the windows before the car is fully submerged, experts agree.

Today With Dr. Kaye segment aired March 26, 2024.

A part of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after the Dali, a nearly 1,000-foot-long container ship, crashed into it.

A Baltimore bridge serving as a vital highway artery collapsed early Tuesday after a nearly 1,000-foot-long container ship crashed into it, sending several people into the frigid water below.

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott about what we know about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and recovery efforts being made by the city.

More than a mile of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday after it was hit by a cargo ship. At least two people have been pulled from the water.

A container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below.

A container ship has rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore, causing it to snap in several places and plunge into the river below.

A vital Baltimore bridge collapsed overnight after a ship crashed into it. How the Supreme Court's ruling in the abortion pill case could affect other drugs.

A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a cargo ship crashed into the span early Tuesday morning. It's not clear how many vehicles or people were on the bridge at the time.