The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
early Tuesday after a column was hit by a large container ship after the vessel lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency, saying in a statement,"We are thankful for the brave men and women who are carrying out efforts to rescue those involved and pray for everyone's safety."The fire department told CBS News that at about 1:30 a.m., 911 calls started coming in saying a vessel had hit a bridge column.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge was in ruins after a cargo ship collided with it early Tuesday, March 26.In an aerial view, cargo ship Dali is seen after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Two survivors were pulled from the Patapsco River after the collision, but officials said six people were missing and presumed dead.
Onlookers in Dundalk looking at the Key Bridge which collapsed on March 26, 2024, after a ship hit the bridge.The bridge was named after the writer of"The Star-Spangled Banner." It was opened in 1977.All six of those people are contractors who were doing work on the concrete decking on the bridge at the time of the collapse.In an aerial view, cargo ship Dali is seen after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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