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In reply to the discussion: Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after large boat collision [View all]riversedge
(70,445 posts)4. #BREAKING: Mass Casualty has been Declared after a Large Container Ship Collides with The Francis Scott Key Bridge Causi
#BREAKING: Mass Casualty has been Declared after a Large Container Ship Collides with The Francis Scott Key Bridge Causing it completely Collapse.
Currently, numerous agencies, including the Coast Guard and fire department have just declared a mass casualty incident as they are responding to the Key Bridge located in Baltimore, Maryland. After a large container ship struck the Key Bridge, causing it to collapse completely, there are reports of multiple cars and people may be in the water following the collapse all still missing at this point. Reports indicate significant damage, with half of the bridge submerged in the water. This situation is still developing. #Baltimore #Maryland #KeyBridge
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#BREAKING: Mass Casualty has been Declared after a Large Container Ship Collides with The Francis Scott Key Bridge Causi
riversedge
Mar 26
#4
"The cargo ship has a breach in the hull, causing it to list to one side, with reports of a strong smell of diesel fuel
riversedge
Mar 26
#9
Washington Post, Ship owners involved in at least 3 deadly events in recent years.
Botany
Mar 26
#30
Reportedly this is the ship involved -- "The vessel DALI (IMO 9697428, MMSI 563004200) is a Container Ship built in 2015
riversedge
Mar 26
#11
The sun coming up in Baltimore: what is left of the Francis Scott key bridge............
riversedge
Mar 26
#12
🚨🇺🇸UPDATE: POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AFTER BALTIMORE KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE-early morning view.........
riversedge
Mar 26
#13
"The cause of the collision was not immediately clear. The ship appeared to lose power in the minutes before the crash.
riversedge
Mar 26
#15
On top of everything else, the collapse blocks the entire Port of Baltimore from ocean access.
brooklynite
Mar 26
#19
Live Updates: Major Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After Being Struck by Cargo Ship
mahatmakanejeeves
Mar 26
#23
Closeup of a Ship hittng the Baltimore bridge. 😱Ship Lost Power Before Hitting Key Bridge in Baltimore
riversedge
Mar 26
#27
🚨#BREAKING: Morning Daylight reveals the aftermath of the mass casualty event of the Scott Key Bridge collapse 📌
riversedge
Mar 26
#28
Any ships that were in the bay will be blocked from leaving until the debris is cleared.
Kablooie
Mar 26
#36
Woah, how awful! Someone mentioned a tragedy in Baltimore last night without details. ...
electric_blue68
Mar 27
#43