🚨 Breaking News 🚨 A container ship has collided with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing a portion of the bridge to collapse into the river. Stay tuned for updates on this devastating incident.
Search and rescue– On Tuesday morning, a cargo vessel collided with a massive bridge in Baltimore, resulting in multiple sections snapping and tumbling into the river below. Numerous vehicles plunged into the frigid waters, prompting rescuers to search for at least seven individuals.According to Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace, two people were pulled from the waters under the Francis Scott Key Bridge, one in serious condition.
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The fire chief said authorities “may be looking for upwards of seven people” but said that number could change. It was not clear if the two rescued were included in the seven. PHOTOS: Daylight shows damage after ship crashes into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge | Search and rescue underwayPHOTOS: Daylight shows damage after ship crashes into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge | Search and rescue underwayPHOTOS: Daylight shows damage after ship crashes into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge | Search and rescue underwayPHOTOS: Daylight shows damage after ship crashes into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge | Search and rescue underwayPHOTOS:...
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