Runaway Container Ship Forces Temporary Closure of Ravenel Bridge
TL;DR
An adrift vessel caused the temporary closure of the Ravenel Bridge in all directions on Wednesday afternoon after losing propulsion. The bridge was cleared and reopened once the vessel passed underneath, with no damage reported. Two recreational boaters suffered minor injuries.
- Adrift vessel causes Ravenel Bridge to temporarily close in all directions: Officials ABC NEWS 4
- “Out of control” container ship prompts temporary closure of Ravenel Bridge; remains anchored outside Charleston Harbor WCBD News 2
- Ship at full throttle in harbor causes major South Carolina bridge to close until it passes safely Yahoo! Voices
- Biker recounts tense moment as cargo ship misses collision near Ravenel Bridge ABC NEWS 4
- Container ship stuck on ‘full throttle’ prompted temporary Ravenel Bridge closure Live 5 News WCSC
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