Major bridge in Baltimore collapses after being struck by ship

Pelican Press · March 26

Major bridge in Baltimore collapses after being struck by ship

Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday morning following a ship collision, local authorities said.

The bridge carries Route 695 across the Patapsco River, southeast of the Baltimore metropolitan area.

The incident took place at 1:35 a.m. local time on Tuesday, and workers may have fallen into the water, according to a Baltimore City police spokesperson.

A large container ship hit the bridge overnight, and there appeared to be personnel on the crossing at the time of the incident, Baltimore ***** Department Battalion Chief Glenn Kukucka told CNBC by phone. He added that the vessel involved in the collision appeared to have sustained damage.

An infographic titled “Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after large vessel collision” in Ankara, Turkiye on March 26, 2024. Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after it was struck by a large vessel.

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“The Coast Guard received a report at 1:27a ET that a motor vessel made impact with the bridge,” U.S. Coast Guard Spokesperson Matthew West told NBC News. “USCG confirms the ship is the 948-ft DALI vessel. USCG has deployed three response boats, and pollution responders are en route from the Sector Maryland-National Capital Region.”