Ship’s crew stranded after Key Bridge crash in Baltimore

The crew of the Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, are still stranded onboard as authorities assess the situation. The ship lost power before the collision, leaving the crew unable to steer or control it. Two pilots and 21 crewmembers were on board during the crash, with one crew member sustaining minor injuries.

The majority of the crew are Indian nationals, with one crew member requiring stitches for their injuries. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs is in contact with the crew and local authorities to coordinate rescue efforts. Andrew Middleton, director of the International Seafarers Center in Baltimore, assisted some crew members before their departure from the Port of Baltimore earlier in the week.

Four construction workers on the Key Bridge are still missing, with two bodies recovered from the river and two individuals rescued. The crew of the Dali are safe but stranded, awaiting rescue as the investigation into the cause of the crash continues. International crews are required to be escorted through most port areas since 9/11, and organizations like the International Seafarers Center provide assistance to crews in need.

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