A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a large boat collided with it. A fire official said authorities were trying to rescue at least seven people. A video posted on X showed a large vessel crashed into the bridge, catching on fire and causing multiple vehicles to fall into the Patapsco River.
BALTIMORE — A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a large boat collided with it early Tuesday morning, and multiple vehicles fell into the water. Authorities were trying to rescue at least seven people.
“All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured,” the Maryland Transportation Authority posted on X. Emergency responders were searching for at least seven people believed to be in the water, Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore Fire Department, told The Associated Press around 3 a.m.
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