The FBI has launched a criminal investigation into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, according to a source who spoke to The Associated Press.

The 985-foot container ship Dali is being investigated for potential system problems that the crew may have known about when leaving the Port of Baltimore. The Washington Post first reported the probe.

Authorities are investigating the events leading to the ship’s loss of power before it hit one of the bridge’s support pillars, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter as reported by the Post.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, the FBI confirmed the bureau “is present aboard the cargo ship Dali conducting court-authorized law enforcement activity.”

“There is no other public information available, and we will have no further comment,” the statement added.

“My office generally will not confirm the existence of or otherwise comment about investigations,” Erek L. Barron, the U.S. Attorney for Maryland, told the Post in a statement. “However, the public should know, whether it’s gun violence, civil rights abuse, financial fraud, or any other threat to public safety or property, we will seek accountability for anyone who may be responsible.”

Fox added:

The criminal investigation is separate from the one being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board to determine the cause of the collapse and evaluate safety measures. 

President Biden and Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore have pledged to hold the appropriate parties responsible. The White House quickly ruled out any nefarious action or terror after the March 26 collapse. Six construction crew members died, while two others survived.