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At least seven vehicles fell into the water, said Baltimore City Fire spokesman Kevin Cartwright. Said W top.
He said a diving team was sent to help people in the river.
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According to Reuters, Synergy Marine Group, which manages the Singapore-flagged container ship Dali, said all crew members, including the two pilots, were found safe and there were no reports of injuries.
Baltimore Key Bridge collapses: Vehicle falls into water after colliding with ship
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Part of Francis Scott Key Bridge baltimore A cargo ship collided early Tuesday before collapsing and sending multiple vehicles into the sea.
The vessel collided with the bridge around 1:30 a.m.video Posted in X Much of the 2.6km bridge appeared to have collapsed as many vehicles fell into the water below.
“Due to an accident on the I-695 Key Bridge, all lanes are closed in both directions. Traffic is being detoured,” the Maryland Department of Transportation posted on X.
Emergency responders are searching for at least seven people believed to be in the water, Communications Director Kevin Cartwright said. baltimore Fire department.
He said the agency received a 911 call around 1:30 a.m. reporting that a ship sailing from Baltimore had struck a bridge pillar, causing the bridge to collapse. Several vehicles were parked on the bridge at the time, including one the size of a tractor-trailer.
“Our focus right now is trying to rescue and recover these people,” Cartwright said. He described the collapse as an “ongoing mass casualty event”, although he said it was too early to know how many people were affected.
Moment bridge collapses in Baltimore after cargo ship collision – video
Part of Francis Scott Key Bridge baltimore A large boat collided and collapsed early this morning, sending several vehicles into the ocean. Watch the footage here:
At least 7 people need rescue after bridge collapses in river
At least seven people needed rescue in the Patapsco River, reporters at the scene said. baltimore Fire department.
Baltimore Mayor: 'Efforts are underway'
Brandon Scottmayor of baltimoresaid emergency crews were on the scene in Keybridge.
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Part of Francis Scott Key Bridge baltimoreIn Maryland, a ship collided with a bridge and it collapsed, sending vehicles into the river below.
The Coast Guard in Baltimore said the ship that hit the bridge was a container ship sailing under the flag of Singapore (WTOP) report.
Summarize this content to 100 words important eventsShow only major eventsPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureClick here for more images baltimore.Container ship collides in Baltimore, partially collapses Francis Scott Key Bridge Photo: Jim Lo Scalzo/EPAPhoto taken from the X (formerly Twitter) feed @HarforCoFireEMS. Harford County, Maryland Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services shows a section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, USA, collapsed. Photo: Harford County/PennsylvaniashareAt least seven vehicles fell into the water, said Baltimore City Fire spokesman Kevin Cartwright. Said W top.He said a diving team was sent to help people in the river.shareClick here for the latest images baltimore.A view of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it collapsed. Photo: Harford County Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office/EMS/ReutersEmergency crews work at the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. Photo: Harford County Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office/EMS/ReutersshareAccording to Reuters, Synergy Marine Group, which manages the Singapore-flagged container ship Dali, said all crew members, including the two pilots, were found safe and there were no reports of injuries.shareUpdate date and time 09.30 CETBaltimore Key Bridge collapses: Vehicle falls into water after colliding with shipAsifa KassamPart of Francis Scott Key Bridge baltimore A cargo ship collided early Tuesday before collapsing and sending multiple vehicles into the sea.The vessel collided with the bridge around 1:30 a.m.video Posted in X Much of the 2.6km bridge appeared to have collapsed as many vehicles fell into the water below.”Due to an accident on the I-695 Key Bridge, all lanes are closed in both directions. Traffic is being detoured,” the Maryland Department of Transportation posted on X.Emergency responders are searching for at least seven people believed to be in the water, Communications Director Kevin Cartwright said. baltimore Fire department.He said the agency received a 911 call around 1:30 a.m. reporting that a ship sailing from Baltimore had struck a bridge pillar, causing the bridge to collapse. Several vehicles were parked on the bridge at the time, including one the size of a tractor-trailer.”Our focus right now is trying to rescue and recover these people,” Cartwright said. He described the collapse as an “ongoing mass casualty event”, although he said it was too early to know how many people were affected.read Click here for the full text.shareUpdate date and time 10.23 (Central European Time)Moment bridge collapses in Baltimore after cargo ship collision – videoPart of Francis Scott Key Bridge baltimore A large boat collided and collapsed early this morning, sending several vehicles into the ocean. Watch the footage here:Moment bridge collapses in Baltimore after cargo ship collision – video shareAt least 7 people need rescue after bridge collapses in riverAt least seven people needed rescue in the Patapsco River, reporters at the scene said. baltimore Fire department.This is as close to the remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore as we in the media can tell. The span is said to have completely disappeared after a large container ship collided with it Baltimore City Fire Department says at least 7 people need rescue in Patapsco River @wbalradio pic.twitter.com/W4D9S8vVEv— Ken Duffy (@kenduffywbal) March 26, 2024shareBaltimore Mayor: 'Efforts are underway'Brandon Scottmayor of baltimoresaid emergency crews were on the scene in Keybridge.sharebaltimore bridge collapsesPart of Francis Scott Key Bridge baltimoreIn Maryland, a ship collided with a bridge and it collapsed, sending vehicles into the river below.The Coast Guard in Baltimore said the ship that hit the bridge was a container ship sailing under the flag of Singapore (WTOP) report.share
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