In the aftermath of the devastating collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, officials have made significant progress in clearing the wreckage. Reports from Fox News correspondent Madeleine Rivera highlight the ongoing efforts to remove the debris from the site.

On Monday, crews successfully cut and lifted a 200-ton section of the mangled structure, equivalent in size to the Statue of Liberty. However, Governor Wes Moore emphasized that this was just a small part of the immense project at hand. Speaking at a news conference, Governor Moore described the scale of the operation as enormous, with even the smaller lifts being monumental.

The next section planned for removal from the bridge is estimated to weigh around 350 tons, according to Governor Moore. However, the challenging conditions in the water have posed difficulties for divers in conducting underwater operations. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath admitted that the situation was more complex than initially anticipated, with the tangled girders hampering progress.

Tragically, six construction workers lost their lives in the collapse after the bridge was struck by the Dali cargo ship on March 26. As of Monday, only two bodies had been recovered from the Patapsco River. The treacherous conditions serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by rescue and recovery teams in their search efforts.

In an attempt to facilitate the clearing of debris, a temporary 11-foot deep channel opened on the northeast side of the bridge on Monday. Governor Moore stated that another temporary channel, this time 15-feet deep, is being considered. These channels will enable barges and tugs to assist in the cleanup process, marking significant progress in the recovery mission.

Governor Moore also announced that 57 businesses affected by the bridge collapse had applied for low-interest disaster loans since the program's launch on Saturday. These businesses may qualify for up to $2 million to help cover expenses and support their employees during this challenging time.

As officials grapple with the immense task of rebuilding the bridge, which was completed in 1977, attention is turning to the visit of President Biden on Friday. Governor Moore expressed the significance of the President's visit, stating that he would witness the unprecedented level of damage caused and observe the vast container ship, comparable in size to the Eiffel Tower and weighing as much as the Washington Monument, still lodged in the middle of the Patapsco River.

With recovery efforts ongoing and the nation's attention focused on the tragic incident, communities and officials alike unite in their determination to rebuild and restore Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge to its former glory and ensure the safety of those who depend on it.