The notorious collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has provoked a criminal investigation overseen by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as per a confidential insider with knowledge on the matter. This information came to the forefront with a Washington Post report, which indicated that the massive 985-foot container vessel, the Dali, is a significant focus of the inquiry.

The validity of these claims persisting around whether or not the Dali's crew members were aware of substantial operational issues before their departure from the heart of Baltimore's bustling port. The FBI has substantiated its presence onboard the ship for a court-sanctioned legal proceeding, but declined to comment further.

This criminal investigation spearheaded by the FBI remains entirely separate from the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) ongoing investigation. The NTSB's inquiry seeks to reveal the root cause of the tragic incident and evaluate safety measures at the time.

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