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A state of emergency has been declared after a 300-metre container ship crashed into – and collapsed – the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
“I’ve declared a State of Emergency right here in Maryland and we’re working with an interagency crew to rapidly deploy federal sources from the Biden Administration,” Maryland’s governor, Wes Moore, stated in a press release posted to X.
As many as 20 individuals are feared to be lacking within the Patapsco River in Baltimore after the crash.
Footage confirmed the second the 1.6 mile lengthy bridge fell into the water simply earlier than 1.30am native time this morning after the Singapore-flagged ‘Dali’ ship slammed into one of many bridge’s pillars.
A number of vehicles are thought to have been crossing over the bridge on the time, together with one the dimensions of a tractor-trailer.
Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore Hearth Division, informed The Related Press that businesses starteed receiving 911 calls round 1.30am ET.
“Our focus proper now’s attempting to rescue and get well these folks,” he stated.
In line with the Marine Visitors web site, the ship was sure for Colombo Port in Sri Lanka on the time.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge rests partially collapsed after a container ship bumped into it in Baltimore
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Baltimore bridge collapse ‘Very giant incident and really giant footprint’
The Baltimore bridge collapse is a “very giant incident” with a “very giant footprint,” police stated.
As much as seven individuals are regarded as lacking.
Martha Mchardy26 March 2024 10:31
Two folks faraway from water after bridge collapse
Two folks have been faraway from the water after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore, police stated.
One particular person refused medical assist, whereas the opposite particular person was taken to a trauma centre in a really severe situation.
Police stated they might be in search of upwards of seven people.
Martha Mchardy26 March 2024 10:30
Misinformation in regards to the Key Bridge collapse is already being unfold on social media
Misinformation in regards to the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse is already beginning to unfold on social media.
It occurred after a cargo ship crashed right into a assist pillar construction, inflicting the 1.6-mile-long bridge to provide approach. The Singapore-flagged ship was sure for Sri Lanka when the vessel hit the pillar. All of these onboard are stated to be accounted for and unhurt.
Martha Mchardy26 March 2024 10:25
Watch Stay: Aftermath of Baltimore bridge collapse as 20 folks feared lacking in Patapsco River
Martha Mchardy26 March 2024 10:14
FBI on scene of bridge collapse
The FBI and officers from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), at the moment are on the scene of the crash, CBS reported.
Martha Mchardy26 March 2024 10:11
Baltimore Police to carry press convention
A press convention will probably be held in ten minutes at 6:15am native time, police have stated.
Martha Mchardy26 March 2024 10:05
Dali container ship travelled simply 4 miles earlier than crash
The Dali travelled simply over 4 miles from the Seagirt Marine Terminal within the Port of Baltimore earlier than it crashed into the west aspect of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, based on VesselFinder. It’s full journey to Colombo, Sri Lanka, was roughly 10,220 miles.
For reference, this implies the Dail accomplished simply 0.0004% of it’s journey.
It was scheduled to sail on delivery firm Maersk’s path to Sri Lanka, the Danish firm’s web site confirmed.
Martha Mchardy26 March 2024 10:02
Mapped: Dali ship crashes into bridge in Baltimore
Tom Watling26 March 2024 10:00
All crew members on ship accounted for
Synergy Marine Corp stated in a press release to Reuters that every one crew members on board the Dali ship had been accounted for together with the 2 pilots. No accidents have been reported from the container ship. In the meantime, a determined search is presently underneath approach for round 20 people who find themselves feared to have plunged into the water when the bridge collapsed.
Martha Mchardy26 March 2024 09:57
Maryland governor declares state of emergency
Maryland’s governor, Wes Moore, stated in a press release that he has declared a state of emergency.
“I’ve declared a State of Emergency right here in Maryland and we’re working with an interagency crew to rapidly deploy federal sources from the Biden Administration,” he stated in a press release posted to X.
Martha Mchardy26 March 2024 09:55
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