Video captured the moment a cargo ship struck a bridge support, sending sections of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge tumbling into the river below.
A major search and rescue operation has now transitioned to a recovery mission at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by a cargo ship and collapsed early Tuesday, sending vehicles and people plunging into the water below. The U.S. Coast Guard said the ship had reported losing propulsion and control as it was leaving Baltimore harbor, before the collision occurred at around 1:30 a.m. ET.
Officials did not clarify how many vehicles were on the bridge at the time of the collapse. Moore said he 'can confirm that the crew notified authorities of a power issue,' and he said that the decision to stop traffic onto the bridge 'saved lives last night.' Earlier Tuesday morning, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called the collapse 'an unthinkable tragedy.
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