According to Unified Command, a joint task force made up of police, Coast Guard and other government agencies to respond to the disaster, salvage teams located one of the missing construction vehicles and immediately notified Maryland State Police.
The Maryland Transportation Authority Police and the FBI then recovered the body in a red truck, officials said.
Eight workers from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico were fixing potholes on the bridge when it collapsed. Two were rescued.
The sixth victim remained missing Thursday.
“We remain dedicated to the ongoing recovery operations while knowing behind each person lost in this tragedy lies a loving family,” Col. Roland L. Butler Jr., Superintendent of the Maryland Department of State Police, said in a statement. “Along with our local, state and federal partners, we ask that everyone extend their deepest sympathies and support to the families during this difficult time.”
Fourth temporary channel closed to focus on 'removal of the Dali'
The Coast Guard closed a fourth channel that had been open since April 25. According to port officials, it's not expected to reopen until May 10.
The Army Corps of Engineers anticipates the Port of Baltimore's permanent 700-foot-wide, 50-foot-deep channel will reopen by the end of May , the port reported this week.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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