Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday after being struck by a large cargo ship, causing a possible mass casualty incident that was captured on video.
Check out this stunning footage of the ship crashing into the arch-shaped steel bridge, which suddenly collapsed into the Patapsco River and broke into pieces before our shocked eyes.
Mayor of Baltimore Brandon Scott called it an “unthinkable tragedy” that It looked like something out of an action movie.
Maryland officials just held a press conference, telling the public what they know so far.
Starting at 1:30 a.m. … 911 calls began flooding into the Baltimore Fire Department, reporting what authorities later described as a “dire emergency.”
Several vehicles crossing the bridge at the time fell into the river below, but it was not clear how many.
Video just sent to me of the Key Bridge collapsed in Dali. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/cUhf0W4F9H
-Matt Gregory (@MattGregoryNews) March 26, 2024
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The cargo ship caught fire after hitting the bridge. Press officials appeared to suggest they were in communication with the ship’s crew, whose current status was unknown.
Divers and search teams responded, scanning the frigid waters with sonar for more than 7 people and possibly more. Two people were rescued – one of them with serious injuries.
Another photo of this catastrophic tragedy. This is another photo of the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Photo sent to me by a first responder. Truly moving. I hope to have more views when the sun comes up.
Send prayers 🙏🏾🇺🇸#franciscottkeybridge pic.twitter.com/5Xhw0d74dY
– Kimberly Klacik (@kimKBaltimore) March 26, 2024
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The water temperature is 48 degrees and authorities say it is practically impossible to survive for more than 3 hours.
Sonar has detected several cars underwater as the search continues.
Officials said federal and local authorities were investigating what caused the disaster. No word yet on how many total victims were injured or possibly killed.
