The US has charged a Singapore company, an Indian firm and an employee with crimes linked to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Singapore-flagged ship Dali had crashed into the bridge in 2024, killing 6 workers and causing billions of dollars in damage.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has formally filed criminal charges against a Singaporean company, an Indian firm, and an individual in connection with the March 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Here are the key details of the indictment:
1. Charged Entities and Individuals
- Synergy Marine Pte Ltd: The Singapore-based vessel operator.
- Synergy Maritime Pte Ltd: A related firm based in Chennai, India.
- Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair (47): An Indian national who served as the Technical Superintendent responsible for the maintenance of the vessel Dali.
2. Primary Charges
- Conspiracy to Defraud the United States: Accusations that the defendants failed to notify the U.S. Coast Guard about known hazardous conditions.
- Causing Deaths of Persons: Linked to the deaths of six construction workers who were on the bridge at the time of the collision.
- Obstruction of Proceedings and False Statements: Allegations that the defendants provided false information to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and falsified safety inspection records.
- Environmental Violations: Charges under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act due to the debris and pollutants released into the Patapsco River.
3. Key Investigative Findings
The prosecution alleges that the disaster was preventable and caused by:
- Electrical System Failures: A loose electrical cable caused circuit breakers to trip, leading to a series of power outages.
- Improper Equipment Use: The defendants allegedly relied on a "flushing pump" for fuel delivery to the generators that was not designed to restart automatically after a blackout, causing the ship to lose power a second time and rendering it unable to steer away from the bridge pier.
4. Current Status and Penalties
- Extradition: U.S. authorities believe Mr. Nair is currently in India and are exploring legal avenues for his arrest.
- Defense: Synergy Marine has stated it will vigorously defend against these charges.
- Financial Impact: The accident caused approximately $5 billion in economic damage. Rebuilding the bridge is estimated to cost between $4.3 billion and $5.2 billion, with completion not expected until late 2030.
On Sunday (10 May), a crab hunter searching near the Chao Phraya River in Samut Prakan, Thailand, allegedly saw a figure inside an abandoned riverside house beckoning him closer.
Curious, he went in to investigate and found a human skeleton lying on a mattress inside one of the rooms.
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A bizarre discovery took place in Samut Prakan, Thailand, where a crab hunter found human remains in an abandoned house after allegedly being beckoned by a mysterious figure.
According to the report, here are the key details of the incident:
- The Sighting: On Sunday (10 May), a man hunting for crabs near the Chao Phraya River saw a figure inside a raised wooden house gesturing for him to come closer. When he entered to investigate, he found a human skeleton lying on a mattress instead of a living person.
- The Scene: The house was formerly a petrol station that had been closed for over 10 years. Inside the room, authorities found the skeleton with strands of hair still attached to the skull, along with a mobile phone, clothing, and several packets of instant noodles.
- Identity: A copy of an ID card belonging to a 60-year-old man from Pathum Thani was found at the scene, though police have not yet confirmed if it belongs to the deceased.
- Witness Account: A local resident mentioned that the building used to have a caretaker in his 60s. He was last seen before the New Year when he came out to buy instant noodles and had not been spotted since.
- Investigation: Police believe the individual had been dead for at least four to five months. There were no signs of a struggle or ransacking. The remains have been sent for an autopsy to determine the exact
cause of death.