Mayor says rescue efforts are under way after vessel crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending vehicles into waterBaltimore bridge collapse – latest updatesA portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a cargo ship collided with it early on Tuesday, sending multiple vehicles into the water.At about 1.30am, a vessel crashed into the bridge, catching fire before sinking. A video posted on X appeared to show much of the 2.6km bridge giving way, as a number of vehicles fell into the water below.
“All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured,” the Maryland Transportation Authority posted on X. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/26/baltimore-francis-scott-key-bridge-collapses-after-boat-collision
Author : Ashifa Kassam
Publish date : 2024-03-26 08:04:28
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