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Moment bridge collapses in Baltimore after cargo ship collision â video
A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a large boat collided with it early this morning, sending multiple vehicles into the water. Watch the footage here:
At least seven people in need of rescue in river after bridge collapse
At least seven people are in need of rescue in the Patapsco River, a reporter on the scene, said citing the Baltimore fire department.
This is as close as we media can get to what is left of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
The span is said to be completely gone after a large container ship hit the span
Baltimore City Fire says at least 7 people are in need of rescue in the Patapsco River @wbalradio pic.twitter.com/W4D9S8vVEv
— Ken Duffy (@kenduffywbal) March 26, 2024
‘Efforts are underway,’ Baltimore mayor says
Brandon Scott, the mayor of Baltimore, said emergency personnel are on the scene at the Key Bridge.
Baltimore bridge collapses
A part of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland has collapsed after a vessel crashed into the bridge, causing vehicles to fall into the river below.
The coastguard in Baltimore said the vessel that hit the bridge was a container ship flying under a Singapore flag, WTOP reported.
