Last week, the body of a third construction worker was recovered from the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it collapsed when struck by a cargo ship. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced the recovery of 38-year-old Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval, offering condolences to the families still awaiting news of their loved ones. Salvage dive teams had found Suazo-Sandoval’s body along with two others who were identified as Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera. The tragic incident occurred as a construction crew was working on the bridge, with eight workers present when the vessel struck, leading to the collapse and the deaths of six workers.
The Dali cargo ship’s crash into the bridge occurred in the early hours of the morning, where construction workers were filling potholes on the structure. The vessel had lost power, leading to a mayday alert being issued, allowing for traffic to be stopped just in time. Eight workers were on break when the collapse occurred, with two being rescued and the remaining six being presumed dead the following day. President Biden visited the site of the collapse and pledged to rebuild the structure with federal assistance following the tragic incident. The recovery of all victims is a priority, with officials committed to providing closure for the families affected.
The recovery of Suazo-Sandoval’s body from the Patapsco River marked a step closer to closure for the families of the victims. Mayor Scott expressed gratitude for the first responders and salvage dive teams who worked diligently to locate and recover the victims. The bodies of the first two workers found, Fuentes and Cabrera, were discovered inside a red pickup truck submerged in the river. Efforts are being made to support the families of the victims and provide whatever assistance they need to cope with the tragedy in the aftermath of the bridge collapse.
The tragic incident on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has led to the deaths of six construction workers, with three bodies recovered and identified so far. Salvage dive teams and first responders continue their efforts to locate the remaining victims and bring them home to their families. The vessel’s loss of power and subsequent crash into the bridge resulted in its collapse, trapping workers who were on the structure at the time. President Biden’s visit to the site and promise of federal support for the bridge’s rebuilding demonstrate the importance of prioritizing the recovery and rebuilding efforts in the wake of the tragedy.
The recovery of Maynor Yasir Suazo-Sandoval’s body from the Patapsco River brought some relief to the families waiting for news of their loved ones. Baltimore officials and first responders are committed to locating the remaining missing workers and providing closure for all families affected by the collapse. The tragic incident has sparked an outpouring of support and condolences from the community, with efforts being made to ensure that the victims are honored and remembered. The construction workers who lost their lives in the collapse will be remembered for their dedication to their work and the tragic circumstances that led to their deaths on the bridge.
