Siguen labores de búsqueda y rescate de posibles sobrevivientes tras colapso de puente en Baltimore

Al Rojo Vivo
26 Mar 202407:09

Summary

TLDRA cargo ship collision led to the dramatic collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland. The incident occurred at dawn, with the bridge's last safety inspection in June being satisfactory. At least six people are missing, believed to be construction workers. The cargo ship, the 'Dali', had a previous electrical issue in Chile but showed no deficiencies upon inspection in the U.S. The accident could have been far worse if not for the ship's timely SOS alert. The search for survivors continues, and the bridge's reconstruction may take years.

Takeaways

  • 🚨 A cargo ship collision led to the collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • 🔍 Search and rescue operations are ongoing with at least six people still missing.
  • 🚑 Two individuals were rescued, one in critical condition, believed to be construction workers.
  • 🚢 The cargo ship had a length of almost a mile and was navigating with a problem before the collision.
  • 🛑 The ship's crew was able to send out a distress signal, allowing for some response before the incident.
  • 🚗 Sonar technology detected several cars submerged underwater, with unclear connections to the workers.
  • 🏗️ The bridge, built in the 1970s, passed its last safety inspection in June and was designed to withstand impacts.
  • 🌊 The Panama Canal has been affected by the increasing size of ships, highlighting infrastructure limitations.
  • 🛳️ The ship named 'Dali' was en route to Sri Lanka and had a previous electrical propulsion issue in June.
  • 🤝 Both the operating and owning companies of the ship, based in Singapore, are cooperating with authorities.
  • 🏞️ The bridge is a vital route with over 30 million vehicles passing through it daily, raising concerns about the reconstruction process and impact on the local community.

Q & A

  • What event is being discussed in the transcript?

    -The transcript discusses a recent bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, caused by a cargo ship collision.

  • How many people were rescued and what was their condition?

    -Two people were rescued, one of whom is in critical condition and requires medical assistance.

  • What is the status of the missing individuals?

    -At least six people from the Coast Guard are still missing at the time of the report.

  • What was the occupation of the missing individuals?

    -The missing individuals are believed to be construction workers, employees of an engineering company, who were filling cavities on the bridge at the time of the collapse.

  • What technology was used to detect vehicles underwater?

    -The Fire Department used sonar technology and radars to detect cars submerged under the water.

  • What was the name of the bridge that collapsed?

    -The bridge that collapsed is the Francis Case Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore.

  • What was the length of the bridge?

    -The bridge had a length of 1.6 miles.

  • What was the reported issue with the cargo ship before the collision?

    -The cargo ship, named the Dalí, had a reported electrical problem on board.

  • How did the authorities respond to the cargo ship's distress signal?

    -Once the cargo ship issued its distress signal, the authorities were able to halt vehicular traffic on the bridge.

  • What is known about the cargo ship's previous incident?

    -The ship had a previous incident in a Chilean port in June, where it reported electrical propulsion issues.

  • What is the estimated time for the bridge's reconstruction?

    -The reconstruction could take years, as mentioned by local authorities.

  • How many vehicles pass through the bridge daily?

    -More than 30,000 vehicles pass through the bridge daily.

  • What was the President's statement regarding the bridge reconstruction?

    -President Biden stated that the federal government would cover the costs for the bridge's reconstruction.

Outlines

00:00

🚨 Bridge Collapse in Baltimore: Search and Rescue Efforts

This paragraph discusses a recent bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, caused by a cargo ship collision. It highlights the ongoing search and rescue efforts, with at least six people still missing and two rescued individuals, one in critical condition. The authorities believe the missing are construction workers of a bridge repair company, many of Hispanic origin. The paragraph also mentions the use of sonar technology by the fire department to detect cars submerged in water, but it's unclear if these belonged to the workers or others. The tragedy could have been worse if not for the ship's distress signal, which alerted officials of the impending collapse.

05:00

🚢 Ship's History and Mechanical Failure

The second paragraph delves into the history of the ship involved in the collision, named 'El Dali', which had a previous electrical propulsion issue in a Chilean port in June. Despite this, the ship was deemed fit to sail and was en route to Sri Lanka. An expert from the University of Sony in New York, upon reviewing the available footage, suggests a mechanical failure caused the ship to steer off course, leading to the collision. The ship was large, weighing thousands of tons, and the paragraph emphasizes the scale of the accident, being the worst bridge accident in the United States since a previous unspecified incident.

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Keywords

💡collapse

The term 'collapse' refers to the sudden falling down or caving in of a structure. In the context of the video, it relates to the main event where a large bridge in Baltimore has partially collapsed, marking a significant and tragic occurrence. The script mentions that the collapse happened after a cargo ship collided with one of the bridge's pillars, leading to the structure's failure and subsequent search and rescue operations.

💡cargo ship

A 'cargo ship' is a large vessel designed for the transport of goods and materials across bodies of water. In the video, the cargo ship plays a crucial role as it is involved in the collision that leads to the bridge's collapse. The ship's size and the impact of the collision are emphasized, highlighting the magnitude of the event.

💡search and rescue

The term 'search and rescue' refers to the act of looking for and providing assistance to people who are in distress or danger. In the video, this concept is central to the immediate response following the bridge collapse, with efforts being made to locate and help the missing construction workers and any others who may have been affected.

💡construction workers

Construction workers are individuals employed in the physical construction of buildings, infrastructure, and other projects. In the context of the video, these workers are tragically involved in the incident, as they were on the bridge performing maintenance work when it collapsed, resulting in some of them being missing or injured.

💡coast guard

The coast guard is a branch of a country's military or government responsible for maritime safety, security, and environmental protection. In the video, the coast guard is involved in the rescue efforts following the bridge collapse, utilizing their resources and expertise to aid in the search for missing people.

💡sonar technology

Sonar technology is a method used to detect objects underwater by emitting sound waves and analyzing the echoes that return. In the video, the fire department uses sonar technology with radar to detect vehicles submerged in the water following the bridge collapse, showcasing the application of advanced technology in emergency situations.

💡bridge design

Bridge design refers to the engineering and architectural process of creating plans for the construction of bridges, taking into account factors such as durability, safety, and the ability to withstand various forces like impacts. In the video, the bridge's design is discussed in relation to its capacity to handle a collision and the historical context of its construction in the 1970s.

💡Panama Canal

The Panama Canal is a crucial waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, allowing for the efficient transport of goods between these bodies of water. In the video, the Panama Canal is referenced to illustrate the issue of ships increasing in size over time, which has implications for infrastructure such as bridges and canals.

💡Dali

The 'Dali' is the name of the cargo ship involved in the collision with the bridge. The ship's name is significant as it identifies the vessel and its operators, who are based in Singapore, and are cooperating with authorities in the aftermath of the incident.

💡mechanical failure

A 'mechanical failure' refers to the malfunction or breakdown of a machine or system, often due to a defect or error. In the video, the term is used to describe the suspected cause of the cargo ship's inability to avoid the collision with the bridge, suggesting that the ship was essentially adrift and the crew was unable to control its movement.

💡bridge reconstruction

The term 'bridge reconstruction' refers to the process of rebuilding or repairing a bridge after it has been damaged or destroyed. In the video, this concept is significant as it addresses the aftermath of the bridge collapse, the need for a new bridge, and the potential impact on the local community and traffic.

💡daily traffic

The term 'daily traffic' refers to the volume of vehicles that use a particular route or area on a daily basis. In the video, this concept is relevant as it underscores the importance of the bridge, with over 30 million vehicles crossing it every day, and the significant disruption caused by its collapse.

Highlights

Baltimora sigue bajo la labor de búsqueda y rescate después del colapso de un puente.

Un buque de carga chocó con uno de los pilares de la estructura, causando su colapso.

La Guardia Costera reporta al menos seis personas desaparecidas tras el incidente.

Dos personas fueron rescatadas, una de ellas en condiciones críticas.

Las autoridades creen que las ocho personas desaparecidas eran trabajadores de la construcción.

El Departamento de Bomberos utilizó tecnología sonar para detectar automóviles sumergidos.

El barco de carga emitió una señal de socorro antes de impactar con el puente.

El gobernador informó que la tripulación notificó un problema eléctrico en la embarcación.

El puente, construido en la década de los 70, pasó satisfactoriamente la última inspección de seguridad en junio.

El problema de los barcos creciendo en tamaño y la necesidad de ampliar el Canal de Panamá.

El barco se dirigía a Sri Lanka y era navegado por un experto local con experiencia en la ruta.

La empresa operadora y la dueña del buque, con sede en Singapur, están colaborando con las autoridades federales y estatales.

El buque había tenido un incidente anterior en un puerto en Chile por problemas eléctricos.

Un experto en este tipo de embarcaciones menciona que, con solo ver el video, se pudo dar cuenta de que el barco había sufrido un error mecánico.

El puente es emblemático e importante, con más de 30 millones de vehículos que pasan por él diariamente.

El presidente Biden ha dicho que el gobierno federal pagaría por su reconstrucción.

La reconstrucción puede tomar años, preocupando a los residentes locales.

Hoy en día, la preocupación principal es encontrar a las personas que siguen desaparecidas.

Transcripts

00:00

INTERPUSO EN CONTRA DE SU TIO JUAN RIVERA.

00:02

JUAN RIVERA.

00:03

>> COMIENZA YA BIENVENIDOS AL

00:08

PROGRAMA LE SALUDA JESSICA CARRILLO CON EL GUSTO DE SIEMPRE

00:11

CARRILLO CON EL GUSTO DE SIEMPRE

00:14

MI COMPANERA LOURDES CONTINUA DE

00:21

VACACIONES.

00:22

>> ESTAMOS EN BALTIMORE, DONDE

00:26

CONTINUAN LAS LABORES DE

00:28

BUSQUEDA Y RESCATE DE EL COLAPSO

00:31

DE UN ENORME PUENTE ESTA M

00:32

MADRUGADA.

00:33

>> UN BUQUE DE CARGA CHOCO CON U

00:34

UNO DE LOS PILARES DE LA

00:36

ESTRUCTURA QUE SE VINO ABAJO.

00:37

>> DIEGO ARIAS NOS ACOMPANA EN

00:39

VIVO DESDE LA ESCENA CON TODOS

00:41

LOS DETALLES Y LO ULTIMO QUE SE

00:42

SABE SOBRE ESTE CHOQUE.

00:44

>> ADELANTE, DIEGO.

00:47

>> MUY BUENAS TARDES, JESSY.

00:49

>> TE CUENTO QUE LAS AUTORIDADES

00:51

HAN DESCARTADO QUE ESTE HECHO

00:52

HAYA SIDO UNO DE SE VINO SE CHOQ

00:54

CHOQUE.

00:54

>> ADELANTE, DIEGO.

00:56

>> A ESTA HORA, LA GUARDIA CO

00:58

COSTERA SIGUE CON SUS AL MENOS

01:03

SEIS PERSONAS QUE CONTINUAN

01:04

DESAPARECIDAS, ESTA MANANA DOS

01:06

PERSONAS FUERON RESCATADAS, UNA

01:07

DE ELLAS SE ENCUENTRA EN

01:08

CONDICION CRITICA, LA OTRA NO

01:08

NECESITO DE ASISTENCIA MEDICA.

01:09

>> LAS AUTORIDADES CREEN QUE E

01:12

ESTAS OCHO PERSONAS ERAN T

01:14

TRABAJADORAS DE LA CONSTRUCCION,

01:15

EMPLEADOS DE UNA EMPRESA ACOS

01:16

ACOSTRUCTORA QUE ESTABAN TAPANDO

01:19

HUECOS EN ESE PUENTE CUANDO CO

01:21

COLAPSO Y SEGUN UN COLEGA DE

01:23

ESTOS EMPLEADOS, MUCHOS DE ELLOS

01:28

SON DE ORIGEN HISPANO, ALGUNOS

01:29

INCLUSO HASTA SE HABRIAN

01:32

CONVERTIDO EN PADRES

01:33

RECIENTEMENTE.

01:34

>> AHORA TAMBIEN EL DEPARTAMENTO

01:35

DE BOMBEROS DIJO QUE CON LA

01:36

TECNOLOGIA SONAR CON SUS RADARES

01:38

PUDIERON DETECTAR ALGUNOS CARROS

01:39

QUE ESTAN DEBAJO DEL AGUA.

01:41

>> NO SABEMOS SI ESOS VEHICULOS

01:43

PERTENECIAN A ESTOS TRABAJADORES

01:45

O SI ERAN DE OTRAS PERSONAS QUE

01:48

PASARON CUANDO EL PUENTE C

01:49

COLAPSO.

01:50

>> LO QUE SI HAN DICHO LAS AU

01:51

AUTORIDADES ES QUE ESTA TRAGEDIA

01:52

PUDO HABER SIDO MUCHO PEOR DE NO

01:55

HABER SIDO PORQUE EL BARCO ALCA

01:58

ALCANZO A EMITIR UNA SENAL DE SO

02:01

SOCORRO, ALERTA DICIENDO DE QUE

02:03

ALGO NO ANDABA BIEN ESTE ES EL

02:06

IMPRESIONANTE MOMENTO EN QUE EL

02:08

PUENTE FRANCIS CAT KEY COLAPSA

02:11

EN EL PUERTO DE BALTIMORE EN EL

02:15

ESTADO DE MARYLAND.

02:16

>> EN EL ESTADO DE MARYLAND EL

02:17

PUENTE QUE TENIA UNA LOJITUD DE

02:19

1.6 MILLAS, TERMINO BAJO EL AGUA ESTA MADRUGADA DESPUES DE QUE UN

02:21

ESTA MADRUGADA DESPUES DE QUE UN

02:27

BARCO DE CARGA CHOCARA CONTRA LA

02:37

ESTRUCTURA.

02:38

>> ESTE TESTIGO NO DABA CREDITO

02:39

A LO QUE VEIA EN SU EL VIDEO

02:41

MUESTRA HUMO SALIENDO DEL BARCO

02:41

ANTES DE CHOCAR CON EL PUENTE.

02:42

>> WE CAN CONFIRM THAT THE CREW

02:43

NOTIFIED, NOTIFIED AUTHORITIES

02:43

OF A POWER.

02:44

>> EL GOBERNADOR DIJO QUE LA

02:45

TRIPULACION NOTIFICO A LAS

02:46

AUTORIDADES DE UN PROBLEMA

02:48

ELECTRICO EN LA EMBARCACION DE

02:51

CASI MIL PIES DE LARGO, EL

02:53

EQUIVALENTE A TRES CAMPOS DE FUT

02:54

FUTBOL QUE SEGUN LAS AUTORIDADES

02:56

IBA A OCHO NUDOS, UNA VELOCIDAD

03:01

EQUIVALENTE A NUEVE MILLAS POR

03:03

HORA.

03:04

>> EL GOBERNADOR TAMBIEN DIJO

03:05

QUE LAS AUTORIDADES PUDIERON

03:08

DETENER EL TRAFICO VEHICULAR AL

03:09

PUENTE UNA VEZ LA EMBARCACION

03:12

EMITIO SU SENAL DE AUXILIO.

03:13

>> COMO SORPRENDENTE, TU VES

03:15

COMO LO RAPIDO QUE SE CAYO Y

03:16

SOBRE TODO QUE DICEN QUE HABIAN

03:18

PERSONAS TRABAJANDO AHI, QUE ES

03:20

LA PARTE MAS TRISTE.

03:22

>> MUCHOS RESIDENTES ESTAN

03:23

CONMOVIDOS POR LO SUCEDIDO.

03:24

>> MI FAMILIA VIVE POR ACA CERCA

03:27

Y A LA UNA DE LA MANANA POR AHI,

03:29

SE SINTIO COMO CUANDO UN TEMBL

03:32

TEMBLOR, UN TERREMOTO EL IMPACTO

03:33

CON EL PUENTE.

03:34

>> AUNQUE EL COLAPSO OCURRIO A

03:37

LA UNA Y MEDIA EL VIDEO MUESTRA

03:41

CARROS CRUZANDO EL PUENTE EL TRA

03:44

TRAFICO SE EL MOMENTOS ANTES DE

03:45

SU COLAPSO.

03:46

>> DETIENE, PERO HAY CARROS EN

03:48

EL PUENTE CUANDO COLAPSA.

03:48

>> CUANDO SE HACE EL DISENO, SE

03:49

TIENE EN CUENTA QUE PUEDE HABER

03:50

UNA COLISION SOBRE UNA DE ESTAS

03:52

PILAS Y SE DISENA PARA QUE

03:54

RESISTA EL IMPACTO SIN SIN EL

03:57

PUENTE, DIJERON LAS AUTORIDADES,

03:58

QUE FUE CONSTRUIDO EN LA DECADA

04:00

DE LOS 70, PASO SA

04:03

SATISFACTORIAMENTE LA ULTIMA

04:04

INSPECCION DE SEGURIDAD EN EL

04:05

MES DE JUNIO.

04:06

>> MUY PROBABLEMENTE CUANDO SE

04:07

DISENO EN LOS 70 TAMBIEN SE TUVO

04:09

EN CUENTA UN IMPACTO EN LA PILA

04:11

Y PROBABLEMENTE RESISTIA, PERO

04:12

EL PROBLEMA TAMBIEN ES QUE ESTOS

04:14

BARCOS SIGUEN CRECIENDO Y SIGUEN

04:14

CRECIENDO.

04:15

>> EL CANAL PANAMA SE NOS QUEDO

04:16

PEQUENO PORQUE LOS BARCOS S

04:17

SIGUIERON CRECIENDO Y YA EL

04:18

HIDRALANTE NO ENTONCES TOCO

04:20

AMPLIARLO PARA TENER BARCOS MAS

04:21

GRANDES.

04:22

>> ES INCREIBLE VER ESTAS

04:23

IMAGENES QUE NOS HAS MOSTRADO,

04:26

DIEGO, E INFORMARON LAS AUTORIDADES QUE EL BARCO SE DIRI

04:27

AUTORIDADES QUE EL BARCO SE DIRI

04:30

DIRIGIA A SRI LANKA A SRI LANKA

04:37

Y ERA ERA NAVEGADO POR UN EXPER

04:40

EXPERTO LOCAL QUE HABIA TR

04:41

TRANSITADO ESA MISMA RUTA

04:42

ANTERIORMENTE PERO, ¿QUE MAS SE

04:43

SABE SOBRE LA TRIPULACION Y LA

04:43

EMBARCACION?

04:44

>> EMPRESA OPERADORA Y LA

04:45

EMPRESA DUENA DE ESE BUQUE, AM

04:45

AMBAS CON SEDE EN SINGAPUR, HAN

04:47

DICHO QUE ESTAN COLABORANDO CON

04:48

LAS AUTORIDADES FEDERALES Y

04:50

ESTATALES Y QUE TODOS LOS

04:52

MIEMBROS DE SU TRIPULACION ESTAN

04:55

SANOS Y SALVOS Y NO SUFRIERON

04:58

NINGUNA HERIDA DE GRAVEDAD.

05:00

>> ASIMISMO HA SALIDO A RELUCIR

05:02

QUE ESTA EMBARCACION, EL DALI,

05:04

PUES TUVO UN INCIDENTE EN UN

05:07

PUERTO EN CHILE EN EL MES DE J

05:09

JUNIO, DONDE SE REPORTO QUE

05:10

TENIA PROBLEMAS ELECTRICOS CON

05:11

SU PROPULSION, PERO AQUI EN

05:14

ESTADOS UNIDOS DE SEPTIE HOMBRE

05:16

LA EMBARCACION NO PRESENTO

05:19

NINGUN DEFICIENCIA AHORA, UN

05:20

EXPERTO UN EX CAPITAN DE LA

05:22

UNIVERSIDAD SONY DE NUEVA YORK

05:24

HA DICHO QUE CON SOLO VER EL

05:26

VIDEO, EL ES UN EXPERTO EN ESTE

05:27

TIPO DE EMBARCACIONES SE PUDO

05:29

DAR CUENTA DE QUE LAS LUCES DEL

05:31

BARCO PRENDIAN Y APAGABAN Y QUE

05:34

TRATO DE HACER NINGUN ESFUERZO

05:35

POR ESQUIVAR EL PUENTE, POR LO

05:37

QUE EL DICE, ES OBVIO DE QUE

05:40

ESTA EMBARCACION HABRIA SUFRIDO

05:43

UN ERROR MECANICO Y POR ESO PUES

05:45

PRACTICAMENTE EL BARCO IBA PR

05:46

PRACTICAMENTE A LA DERIVA Y ASI,

05:48

PUES LA TRIPULACION HAYA TIRADO

05:51

EL ANCLA POR EL PESO, PUES ERA I

05:56

IMPOSIBLE EVITAR EL CHOQUE,

05:57

JESSY.

05:58

>> CLARO, ESTAMOS HABLANDO DE UN

05:59

BARCO DE TONELADAS DE PESO.

06:01

>> AHORA, HABLANDO DEL PUENTE ES

06:03

ESPECIFICAMENTE, SABEMOS QUE ES

06:04

UN EMBLEMATICO Y ADEMAS MUY IMP

06:05

IMPORTANTE, PUES MAS DE 30

06:08

MILLONES DE VEHICULOS PASAN POR

06:09

AHI TODOS LOS DIAS.

06:11

>> ¿QUE HAN DICHO LAS AUTO

06:12

AUTORIDADES RESPECTO A ESTO?

06:14

>> JESSY, VOS HABLADO CON LA GEN

06:16

GENTE ACA Y ESO ES UNA GRAN,

06:19

GRAN PREOCUPACION PORQUE ES UNA

06:21

VIA PRINCIPAL DE ESTA ZONA.

06:23

>> ZONA. >> EL PRESIDENTE BIDEN DIJO QUE

06:24

>> EL PRESIDENTE BIDEN DIJO QUE

06:28

EL GOBIERNO FEDERAL PAGARIA POR

06:34

SU RECONSTRUCCION.

06:35

>> LAS AUTORIDADES LOCALES HAN

06:36

DICHO QUE VAN A HABILITAR VIAS

06:37

ALTERNAS PERO OBVIAMENTE LA

06:38

RECONSTRUCCION PUEDE TOMAR ANOS

06:39

Y ES ALGO QUE QUE PREOCUPA GRA

06:40

GRANDEMENTE A LOS RESIDENTES

06:40

AQUI LOCALES, PERO EL DIA DE HOY

06:42

LA PREOCUPACION ES ENCONTRAR ENC

06:43

ENCONTRAR A ESTAS PERSONAS QUE

06:48

CONTINUAN DESAPARECIDAS, JESSY.

06:49

>> ACLARANDO, SON 30 MIL VEHICUL

06:51

VEHICULOS LOS QUE PASAN DIARI

06:52

DIARIAMENTE POR ESTE PUENTE.

06:52

>> PUENTE.

06:53

>> MUCHISIMAS GRACIAS, DIEGO,

06:54

POR ESTA INFORMACION EN VIVO

06:54

DESDE BALTIMORE.

06:55

>> Y CABE MENCIONAR QUE ESTE ES

06:56

EL PEOR ACCIDENTE DE UN PUENTE

06:58

EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DESDE EL

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