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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Coordinates: 39°13′1″N 76°31′42″W / 39.21694°N 76.52833°W / 39.21694; -76.52833
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Image of the bridge mid-collapse
Dali in the Port of Rotterdam in 2017
DateMarch 26, 2024 (2024-03-26)
Time01:28 (EDT)
LocationBaltimore, Maryland, United States
Coordinates39°13′1″N 76°31′42″W / 39.21694°N 76.52833°W / 39.21694; -76.52833
TypeBridge collapse
CauseShip collision with bridge
DeathsUnknown
Non-fatal injuries2+
Missing7+
Property damage
  • The bridge's 3 spans collapsed into Baltimore's shipping channel.
  • Dali suffered fire and collision-related damage.

On March 26, 2024, at 01:28 EDT (05:28 UTC), part of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, collapsed after container ship Dali struck one of its support pillars.[1][2][3][4]

Baltimore City Fire Department stated that at least seven vehicles fell into the water.[5]

Background

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, originally the Outer Harbor Crossing, was a steel arch-shaped continuous through truss bridge. It opened in 1977 and spanned the Patapsco River, a vital shipping route in the Port of Baltimore and the East Coast of the United States. It was also part of Interstate 695, a beltway around Baltimore.[6] The bridge was 1.6 miles (2.6 km) long and carried four lanes, two in each direction.[7]

Dali is a Singapore-registered container ship, with a length of The 229 metres (751 ft).[citation needed]

Event

Dali left Baltimore at 01:00 EDT, heading for Colombo.[8] It struck a support column of the bridge at 01:28. The bridge strike and partial collapse was recorded on at least one video.[9] The bridge broke apart in several places following the collision,[10] leaving sections of it protruding from the water. A Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) spokesperson said vehicles were on the bridge at the time it collapsed, including one that was the "size of a tractor-trailer". The Dali caught fire,[6] and a section of the bridge came to rest on the tip of its bow.[7]

Aftermath

Emergency teams began receiving 911 calls at 01:30.[7] The BCFD said that several vehicles and individuals fell into the river. A Maryland Transportation Authority representative on scene told rescuers that they had at least 20 workers on the bridge at the time of the collapse. Large-scale rescue and recovery efforts were put underway.[9] The Baltimore City police department was alerted to the collapse at 01:35. Mayor of Baltimore Brandon Scott said that emergency personnel were on scene[11] and that he was en route to the site.[12] U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) saying that he was in contact with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Scott to offer the department's support and advised drivers to follow detour routes.[13]

Rescue divers were dispatched to search for people who fell in the river.[14] At least two people were rescued from the river, one of whom was in "very serious" condition, while another person was said to have walked off with no injuries.[15]

According to a Reuters report from CBS News, Synergy Marine Group, which owns the ship, said "all crew members were accounted for and there were no reports of any injuries to them."[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ Alonso, Melissa; Wolfe, Elizabeth (March 26, 2024). "Rescuers are searching for at least 7 people in the water after Baltimore bridge collapse, official says". CNN. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "Part of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after being hit by large ship; cars in water". CBS News. March 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Yoon, John (March 26, 2024). "Cargo Ship Hits Key Bridge in Baltimore, Triggering Partial Collapse". The New York Times. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  4. ^ "Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses after being struck by ship". The Washington Post. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  5. ^ Wells, Ciara (March 26, 2024). "Part of Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after large boat collision, vehicles submerged". WTOP. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Skene, Lea (March 26, 2024). "Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water". Associated Press. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c "Rescuers are searching for multiple people in the water after Baltimore bridge collapse, report says". CNN. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  8. ^ Kassam, Ashifa (March 26, 2024). "Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: vehicles fall into water after being hit by ship". The Guardian. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "LIVE'Mass casualty incident' as US bridge hit by ship collapses into river". BBC News. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship collision". France 24. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  11. ^ Smith, Patrick (March 26, 2024). "Major bridge in Maryland collapses after being hit by a ship". NBC News. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  12. ^ Regan, Helen (March 26, 2024). "Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision". CNN News. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  13. ^ Buttigieg, Pete (March 26, 2024). "I've spoken with Gov. Moore and Mayor Scott to offer USDOT's support following the vessel strike and collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge. Rescue efforts remain underway and drivers in the Baltimore area should follow local responder guidance on detours and response". X. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  14. ^ Shalvey, Kevin (March 26, 2024). "Ship strikes Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge causing partial collapse, Maryland officials say". ABC News. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  15. ^ Ng, Greg (March 26, 2024). "'Key Bridge is gone': Ship strike destroys bridge, state of emergency declared". WBAL. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  16. ^ "Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after column hit by large ship; cars, perhaps people in water". www.cbsnews.com. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.

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