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Francis Scott Key Bridge
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed on March 26, 2024, after being struck by the container ship Dali, resulting in six fatalities and significant disruption to the Port of Baltimore. Reconstruction efforts are underway with a projected completion in late 2030, and federal authorities have filed criminal charges against the ship's operator and a technical superintendent as of May 12, 2026.
Anchor Lake Dam (Pearl River County, Mississippi)
Anchor Lake Dam in Pearl River County, Mississippi, failed on June 18, 2026, following torrential rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, leading to life-threatening flash flooding and immediate evacuations downstream. The dam had been undergoing a compliance upgrade project, with the local property owners association actively seeking grant funding and resident assessments for repairs.