Companies Face Criminal Charges in Fatal Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Federal prosecutors have brought criminal charges against companies connected to the cargo vessel that struck Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, resulting in a fatal collapse.

The charges represent a major development in the investigation into the maritime disaster that brought down the iconic span crossing Baltimore’s harbor.

The 2024 incident involved a cargo ship collision that led to the bridge’s catastrophic failure, marking one of the most significant infrastructure disasters in recent Maryland history.