FBI Opens Criminal Probe Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse

FBI Opens Criminal Probe Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse

New details emerged on April 15th regarding the cargo ship involved in the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse. Just hours after the FBI announced a criminal investigation, an anonymous source revealed potential pre-existing problems with the vessel.

Image: FBI Agents board the Dali.

FBI Opens Criminal Investigation
Adding another layer of intrigue, the FBI announced on April 15th that it has launched a criminal investigation into the bridge collapse. This probe will focus on the circumstances leading up to the incident and determine if any federal laws were broken. According to an anonymous source familiar with the investigation, details remain confidential.

Separately, the FBI confirmed that its agents boarded the Dali on April 15th to conduct court-authorized activities related to the investigation. The agency declined to comment further.

Electrical Malfunctions Reported
According to a different anonymous source with knowledge of the situation, the Dali experienced electrical malfunctions while still docked in Baltimore. Alarms on the ship's refrigerated containers reportedly went off, suggesting an unstable power supply. Despite these issues, the source claims the crew acknowledged them and indicated they would be fixed before departure.