South Carolina
Ship at full throttle in harbor causes major South Carolina bridge to close until it passes safely
Authorities say a large cargo ship lost control of its engines and went nearly full throttle through a South Carolina harbor, prompting the closure of one of the busiest bridges in the state.
FILE - The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, concocting Mount Pleasant, S.C., right, to Charleston, S.C., is seen, Jan. 17, 2012. The bridge was closed Wednesday, June 5, 2024, after a large cargo ship lost control and was going full throttle underneath it.... [2360 chars]