Baltimore bridge partially collapses after struck by cargo ship
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore partially collapsed early Tuesday after it was struck by a big cargo ship, in response to Baltimore officers.
BALTIMORE − The Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed early Tuesday after it was struck by a big cargo ship, officers stated, prompting rescuers to seek for at the least seven individuals within the water.
Authorities stated they have been notified of the incident at round 1:30 a.m. native time on Tuesday. The extent of the harm stays unclear however movies posted on social media confirmed a big vessel crashing into the bridge, inflicting it to break down.
The Baltimore City Fire Department described the collapse as a mass-casualty incident and stated employees have been trying to find seven individuals within the river.
“We obtained a number of 911 calls at round 1:30 a.m., {that a} vessel struck the Key Bridge in Baltimore, inflicting the collapse.” Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore Fire Department advised Reuters. “This is at the moment a mass casualty incident and we’re trying to find seven people who find themselves within the river.”
Baltimore Mayor Brendon Scott stated on X that he was conscious of the incident and was en path to the bridge. “Emergency personnel are on scene, and efforts are underway,” he stated.
Ship monitoring information from LSEG reveals a Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali, on the location alongside the Key Bridge the place the accident occurred. Reuters, citing LSEG information present, reported that the registered proprietor of the ship is Grace Ocean Pte Ltd. and is managed by Synergy Marine Group.
USA TODAY contacted the U.S. Coast Guard for remark early Tuesday.
“All lanes closed each instructions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge,” the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) stated on X early Tuesday. “Traffic is being detoured.”
The Francis Scott Key Bridge is a 1.6-mile, 4-lane bridge that crosses over the Patapsco River, in response to the MDTA. It opened in 1977.
Contributing: Reuters
