A part of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after being hit by massive ship; automobiles in water

A part of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday after being hit by a big container ship, sending automobiles and presumably folks into the Patapsco River, authorities mentioned.

The Baltimore Metropolis Fireplace Division informed CBS Information that at about 1:30 a.m., 911 calls began coming in saying a vessel had hit a bridge column. It was unclear what number of autos have been on the span however “there was certainly a big tractor-trailer” on it. 

“There are not less than seven folks” within the river and “the dive and rescue crew has arrived on scene to find the people.”

The division mentioned on its scanner that there was plenty of diesel gasoline within the water across the ship and that there have been development employees on the bridge pouring concrete on the time.

A Baltimore police spokesperson informed CBS Information there was a “partial bridge collapse, with employees presumably within the water.”

The MidAtlantic Coast Guard informed CBS Information the 948-foot Singapore-flagged cargo ship Dali had struck the bridge. It was apparently en route from Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott mentioned on social media that. “I am conscious of and en path to the incident on the Key Bridge. … Emergency personnel are on scene, and efforts are underway.”

Baltimore County Govt Johnny Olszewski Jr. mentioned on social media that, “Rescue efforts are underway. Please pray for these impacted.” 

The Maryland Transportation Authority said all lanes were closed in both directions for an incident on I-695 Key Bridge and later posted that visitors was being detoured to I-95 and I-895.

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