Baltimore bridge collapse: Know whole story of this bridge collapse. Baltimore bridge collapse: A significant section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, United States, collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday. It reportedly due to a collision with a large container ship.
Baltimore bridge collapse
The Baltimore City Fire Department classified the incident as a ‘mass-casualty event’ with multiple vehicles plunging into the river below. Rescue teams were actively searching for a minimum of seven individuals in the water.Reports from various media outlets suggested that approximately 20 construction workers were present on the bridge at the time of the collapse. A video capturing the moment of the 3 km (1.6 miles) long bridge collapsing circulated widely on social media. The footage indicated that the vessel struck one of the supports of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. It leads to the roadway breaking apart at multiple points and falling into the water. The ship caught fire and eventually sank.The manager, Synergy Marine Group, and the registered owner of the ship, Grace Ocean Pte Ltd, reported that the container ship “Dali,” flying the Singapore flag, struck a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore, Maryland. There are no reports of any casualties, and all crew member. It includes the two pilots who were on board—have been accounted for. “The ‘Dali’ has now mobilized its Qualified Individual Incident response service,” the statement stated. He adds that the precise reason of the event is yet unknown. Local traffic reports, however, indicated that all roads in both directions were blocked to vehicles. “The I-695 Key Bridge has all lanes stopped in both directions due to an incident. On X, the Maryland Transportation Authority wrote, “Traffic is being detoured.”
About the Baltimore bridge
It was established in 1977. The bridge crosses the Patapsco River. It is an essential conduit that, in conjunction with the Port of Baltimore. It serves as a major East Coast shipping center. It has the writer of “The Star-Spangled Banner” as its namesake.
