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In reply to the discussion: Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after large boat collision [View all]mahatmakanejeeves
(57,737 posts)23. Live Updates: Major Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After Being Struck by Cargo Ship
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March 26, 2024, 8:44 a.m. ET14 minutes ago
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Live Updates: Major Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After Being Struck by Cargo Ship
The authorities said that two people had been pulled from the water after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday and that a search was underway for upwards of seven people.
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March 26, 2024, 8:35 a.m. ET 24 minutes ago
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Michael D. Shear Reporting from Baltimore
Paul Wiedefeld, Marylands transportation secretary, told CNN that it appears there were no injuries onboard the container ship that hit the bridge. He said an investigation into what happened would be conducted after the rescue effort, but he added that the ship seemed to have been off course before the impact and that obviously it should be in the main channel, which is under that main span.
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Sarah Eckinger
An aerial view of the bridge shows the extent of the damage. Portions of the collapsed section are visible in the water, with a small span lying across the Dali container ship.
March 26, 2024, 8:44 a.m. ET14 minutes ago
14 minutes ago
Live Updates: Major Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After Being Struck by Cargo Ship
The authorities said that two people had been pulled from the water after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday and that a search was underway for upwards of seven people.
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March 26, 2024, 8:35 a.m. ET 24 minutes ago
24 minutes ago
Michael D. Shear Reporting from Baltimore
Paul Wiedefeld, Marylands transportation secretary, told CNN that it appears there were no injuries onboard the container ship that hit the bridge. He said an investigation into what happened would be conducted after the rescue effort, but he added that the ship seemed to have been off course before the impact and that obviously it should be in the main channel, which is under that main span.
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Sarah Eckinger
An aerial view of the bridge shows the extent of the damage. Portions of the collapsed section are visible in the water, with a small span lying across the Dali container ship.
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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