Baltimore metropolis, Maryland.
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed within the early hours of Tuesday morning following a ship collision, local authorities mentioned.
The incident took train at 1:35 a.m. local time on Tuesday, and workers would possibly well presumably presumably also occupy fallen into water, per a Baltimore City police spokesperson.
“I-695 Key Bridge fall down attributable to ship strike. Vigorous scene,” the Maryland Transportation Authority mentioned on social media.
A huge container ship hit the bridge in a single day, and there regarded as if it would possibly most likely well presumably perhaps be personnel on the crossing on the time of the incident, Baltimore Hearth Department Battalion Chief Glenn Kukucka told CNBC by phone. He added that the vessel interested by regards to the collision regarded as if it would possibly most likely well presumably perhaps occupy sustained damage.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge carries Route 695 all the blueprint in which thru the Patapsco River, southeast of the Baltimore metropolitan home.
The U.S. Wing Guard did now not at this time reply to a CNBC demand of for commentary.
“I’m responsive to and en route to the incident on the Key Bridge. I in truth occupy been interested with @BaltimoreFire Chief Wallace, @GovWesMoore @JohnnyOJr, and @AACoExec. Emergency personnel are on scene, and efforts are underway,” mentioned Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott on social media.
Correction: This article has been updated to mirror that the Francis Scott Key Bridge crosses the Patapsco River.
