A bridge collapsed in the US city of Baltimore after being struck by a heavily laden container ship. Here's everything we know ...
A major bridge collapsed in Baltimore on March 26, 2024, blocking one of the busiest US commercial harbours, after a heavily laden cargo ship lost power and smashed into a support column despite desperate attempts to stop in time. Six people – all members of a night-time construction crew repairing potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge – were missing and feared dead, according to officials and media reports.
Six missing workers are presumed dead, while two others were pulled from the river. One was unhurt, but the other was seriously injured and rushed to the hospital. Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore said the investigation was still ongoing, while state Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said officials “do not believe” any people were trapped in cars.The Dali issued a Mayday call moments before the crash, warning that it had lost power and propulsion. It’s not yet clear what caused the power outage.
“It was unable to maintain the desired heading and collided with the Francis Scott Key bridge,” the authority said, citing Synergy Marine Group.Some experts suggested the bridge’s main support structures may not have been properly protected to withstand a collision involving such a large vessel.
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