US awarding $60 million to Maryland after bridge collapse, source says

The U.S. Transportation Department on Thursday awarded $60 million in emergency relief funding to Maryland after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a source told Reuters.

The "quick release" federal award comes soon after Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Thursday sought the funding, saying in a statement it would support mobilization, operations, and debris removal, "laying the foundation for a rapid recovery." A formal announcement of the funding is expected Thursday evening.

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