Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
On March 26, 2024, at 01:27 EDT (05:27 UTC), the main parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, across the Patapsco River in Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, collapsed after the Singaporean container ship Dali struck one of its support pillars.[1][2][3]
At least seven vehicles fell into the water.[4] Two people were recovered from the river, one person had no injuries while the other was in "very serious condition". Six members of a construction crew were working on the roadway when it collapsed are missing, presumed dead.[5] Three bodies have been found.[6] [7]
President Joe Biden was briefed about the collapse, and in an address later that day, said that he would ask Congress to help pay for the bridge's reconstruction.[8]
Before the collapse, a mayday (panic) call was made by the ship, telling the Maryland Department of Transportation that a collision with the bridge was possible.[9] [10]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Alonso, Melissa; Wolfe, Elizabeth (March 26, 2024). "Rescuers are searching for at least 7 people in the water after Baltimore bridge collapse, official says". CNN. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Part of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after being hit by large ship; cars in water". CBS News. March 26, 2024. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ↑ Yoon, John (March 26, 2024). "Cargo Ship Hits Key Bridge in Baltimore, Triggering Partial Collapse". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ↑ Wells, Ciara (March 26, 2024). "Part of Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after large boat collision, vehicles submerged". WTOP. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ↑ "Baltimore Key Bridge: Rescuers searching river after Baltimore bridge collapse". BBC News. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
(14:15 UTC) Six people are unaccounted for, officials tell reporters. This is down from a previous report of seven.
- ↑ "Baltimore Key bridge collapse live updates: Two bodies recovered, authorities say". AP News. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ↑ Jensen, Cassidy. "Body of Key Bridge victim Maynor Suazo Sandoval recovered Friday". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ↑ "Biden pledges support for Baltimore in wake of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse". ABC News. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ↑ "What we know about Baltimore Key Bridge collapse as six people still missing". The Independent. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ↑ "Lost power, a mayday call and the crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge". BBC News. 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
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