A cargo container ship crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, sending the structure collapsing …
Title: Emergency Response Initiated Following Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore
In a developing situation, emergency services in Baltimore, Maryland, have launched a rescue operation after the Key Bridge, a crucial structure connecting the city's harbor and downtown areas, collapsed on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. local time, causing significant disruption to traffic and raising concerns about potential casualties.
According to initial reports, the collapse involved one of the bridge's spans, which connects the northbound and southbound lanes. The cause of the incident remains unclear, with officials stating that investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause.
This event comes amidst a series of infrastructure failures across the United States, highlighting the need for continued investment in the country's aging infrastructure. The collapse of the Key Bridge is particularly significant due to its strategic location and the high volume of traffic it accommodates daily.
As of now, there is no official word on casualties, but emergency services have confirmed that they are actively working to rescue any individuals who may be trapped as a result of the collapse. The Maryland Transportation Authority has advised motorists to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining and upgrading infrastructure to ensure public safety. As investigations continue, more information regarding the cause of the collapse and the extent of the damage is expected to be released.
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This country is amazing, for 2 dollars you have a chance to win over five hundred million dollars after taxes and a disaster like this can be cleaned up for 60 million,, Hmmm..🧐
I just thought about it and bridges don't get potholes, it's not like a road built on the ground. It would just get a hole that you could fall though there isn't any dirt underneath it, only air, can't fill that hole, don't have to be white to know that. "If" there were potholes to fill, you have to do it in the summer because the asphalt and sealant won't cure properly. Go to Home Depot or Lowes and go look at the side of a bucket of asphalt, read the instructions, all the fine print, comprehend the words, actually learn for yourself, maybe you do have to be white to do somethings.
Это огромная трагедия. Соболезнования всему американскому народу. 😭
This is so tragic, horrendous. I guess the only silver lining is it didn't happen during rush hour traffic, I know that's no consolation to the bereaved though.
Shouldn’t it be the boat that’s supposed to get destroyed when hitting the bridge and not the bridge getting destroyed from the boat hitting it?
Biden remembers taking the train across this bridge 😂😂😂😂. Just goes to show you that he's a liar and tells tall tails.
Why are they called pilots and not captains?
I’m a Merchant Marine, keep the Jones Act alive!
Where was the ship heading what was it doing so close to the bridge
What insurance company is paying for this as that big ship had to be carrying insurance. Why is no news company reporting about this?
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You must construct additional pylons!
Is this the cargo ship that was comming from asia
This an attack?
Kudos to the ship crew who alerted the local authorities in time so that they were able to close the bridge! Just imagine the causalities otherwise
someone is getting fired.😮
Amazing how the engine funnels are belching smoke right up to the point of impact even when the lights are off and we were told the ship had no propulsion during that time. Amazing how that ship made a right turn directly into the support seconds before the impact. Amazing how the last two minutes before hitting the bridge support the ships data recorder just happened to be deleted. Amazing how we were told this ship was operating normally up until just a few moments before the collision Amazing how this ship was a half mile from the main channel if it lost power just before the impact. Just amazing!
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Família Bolsonaro deve estar envolvida kkkkk
thats hilarious
hope the captain isnt prosecuted he was a public service
Jesus is our savior coming again😅
Why’s worker on the bridge are not mandatory to wear LIFE Jacket…?
😂bardzo fajny statek myślę że cała podła chamska tzw ameryka z bandytami narkomanami którzy ją zamieszkują runie tak samo
I’ll bet democrats try to rename the bridge during reconstruction.
That is the way to my dad’s house
The Simpsons truly predicted the future
Seriously…
Was that sailor that stupid ❓
Why wouldn’t they drop their anchor idk I smell conspiracy theory
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God is love praise him always forever more
O mayy gat problem brother
Ships are so much bigger than they used to be when many of these bridges were built. We really need to stop allowing ports with huge ships like this to dock under these kinds of bridges. It barley touched the support.
Let me guess… The container ships GPS stopped working?
Omg that is so horrible
Done on purpose
Frank Sobotka !!
HAs anyone from Singapore, or the shipping company made any announcements as to their roll in this tragedy?
I mean are they going to stand up and take any responsibility? 6 Men died in this crash, from this incompedent, shipping company. It would seem they would at minimum, want to somehow compensate these families who lost loved ones, at the hand of their vessels mechanical failure.
Hello Singapore, are you out there, anyone, anyone?
Kinda like a hit and run car wreck.
The Pilot? I thought it would be a captain!😂
It hits one spot but the entire thing falls. sabotage for sure
I am amazed at how easily the structure of this bridge crumbles.
What happened to the operater ??? Sweeped under the rug huh?