The FBI has officially launched a criminal probe into the sudden collapse of the Baltimore bridge that killed six construction workers, according to the Daily Mail.
The authorities are expected to investigate whether the 22-member crew of the Dali was aware that there were serious systemic issues with the bridge before departing from the Maryland port on March 26. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott also chimed in, saying that outside firms are being brought in to "hold responsible all entities accountable for the Key Bridge tragedy."
The Associated Press reported that FBI agents were aboard the cargo ship on Monday to carry out court-authorized law enforcement activity. The government agency declined to comment any further on the investigation.
The development comes just three weeks after footage was shared online showing the 110,000-ton cargo ship smash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The collision caused the whole bridge to collapse into the river, resulting in the death of six construction workers, per reports.
