Oil Tanker Hits Delaware Drawbridge

A highway leads to a canal drawbridge, which opens for an oil tanker. The tanker, affected by tricky river currents, collides with the bridge, causing the bridge span to crash onto the tanker's bow. The canal will take two weeks to reopen, and months are needed to replace the bridge. Despite federal regulations against loitering, the bridge and ship remain stuck.

What is the initial problem described in the video?

• A highway is closed for maintenance.

• A ship sinks in the canal.

• A bridge collapses due to an earthquake.

• A canal ties up the highway leading to a drawbridge.

What caused the oil tanker to hit the drawbridge?

• Human error

• Strong winds

• Tricky river currents

• Mechanical failure

What happened to the bridge span after the tanker hit it?

• It was lifted by a crane.

• It fell into the river.

• It crashed onto the tanker's bow.

• It remained intact.

How long will it take to reopen the canal?

• 1 week

• 2 weeks

• 3 months

• 1 month

What do federal canal regulations state regarding loitering?

• Loitering is allowed during maintenance.

• Loitering is prohibited.

• Loitering is allowed for bridges.

• Loitering is allowed for ships.