The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Bmore just got hit by a ship & collapsed
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Ship was going to Sri Lanka.
What we know about Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed after being hit by a massive cargo ship early Tuesday.
abcnews.go.com
Ship strikes Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge causing partial collapse, Maryland officials say
Divers were searching for people in the water, fire officials said.By Kevin Shalvey
March 26, 2024, 2:41 AM
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A view of the partially collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 20...Show More
Andrew Doyle
A ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday, causing a partial collapse and sending vehicles and people into the water, officials in Maryland said.
"I can confirm at 1:35 a.m., Baltimore City police were notified of a partial bridge collapse, with workers possibly in the water, at the Francis Scott Key Bridge," the Baltimore Police Department said in a statement.
The Maryland Transportation Authority said the collapse occurred "due to ship strike."
A view of the partially collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024, i...Show more
Andrew Doyle
The container ship Dali, a Singapore-flagged vessel, struck the bridge at about 1:30 a.m., according to MarineTraffic, a ship-tracking company. The about 984-foot ship had departed from port in Baltimore at about 1 a.m. and was bound for Sri Lanka, the tracker said.
Multiple vehicles plunged from the bridge at the time of the collapse, the Baltimore City Fire Department said. Overnight work had been underway on the bridge and divers were searching for at least seven people in the water, the department said.
The bridge, which is part of Interstate 695, crosses the Patapsco River in Baltimore’s harbor.
Emergency personnel operate at the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryl...Show more
Harford County Md Fire & EMS via Reuters
"All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge," MDTA officials said in a statement at about 2 a.m. on Tuesday. "Traffic is being detoured."
ABC News' Victoria Arancio, Alex Grainger, Sam Sweeney and Felicia Alvarez contributed to this story.
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Attached: 3 images BREAKING NEWS: #Maryland's Key Bridge collapses after being struck by a container ship as astonishing footage shows the 9,000ft structure crashing into Patapsco river, 1:28 am edt. MAJOR BALTIMORE TRAFFIC ALERT: AVOID I-695 southeast corridor. I-695 Key Bridge collapse due...
1/14
HOLY CRAP! The Francis Scott Key Bridge has collapsed after a ship collision in Baltimore. The 1,200 feet (366 m) span bridge was the third longest span of any continuous truss in the world.
2/14
2) my god— The Francis Scott Key bridge is one of the main highways that forms the beltway of Baltimore. The collapse has been called a mass casualty incident and it is unknown at this time how many vehicles may have been on the bridge at the time of the collision & collapse. Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water - WTOP News
3/14
3) Multiple vehicles have fallen into the water. This is not a small bridge folks - it’s one of the largest truss bridges in the world - and facilitates much of the flow of shipping in the port of Baltimore - which is now likely toast for a while.
4/14
4) Key Bridge’s sudden collapse is gonna be devastating— it sit at a choke point for major container ship traffic. Total bridge length is 9000 feet - you can’t fix this bridge overnight.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/14/26/...-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb
5/14
5) It is believed that collision was caused by a 300 meter long cargo ship from Singapore called Dali. It recently visited New York and Norfolk prior to Baltimore, after passing through the Panama Canal. DALI, Container Ship - Details and current position - IMO 9697428 - VesselFinder
6/14
6) Another closer video of the Key bridge collapse. My god. #FrancisScottKeyBridge
7/14
7) this collapse video makes me cry so much as a former Baltimore resident who has traveled this bridge many times.
8/14
8) Pray for the construction workers who were on the bridge at time of collapse. There are also reports the Singapore cargo vessel also has a hull breach as result of the collision.
6/14
BREAKING: Up to 20 construction workers on Baltimore bridge when it collapsed, according to fire crews. Search underway
9/14
9) why the hell is the NYTimes calling this just a mere “partial collapse”? Like - the main key truss of the bridge with the highest point that allows ships to pass under it fully collapsed. Why is NYT full of downplaying headline writers? The bridge’s truss is fully collapsed.
10/14
10) NYT now acknowledges the Key Bridge is not a mere “partial collapse” anymore. That’s because the entire TRUSS of the bridge is fully collapsed. And the port of Baltimore is now in deep deep trouble. This will impede almost all shipping into the port. Pray for also survivors.
11/14
11) Historical footnote—Its namesake, Francis Scott Key, is believed to have sat near the site of this bridge as he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 (‘the bombs bursting in air’), inspiring him to write the "Star Spangled Banner”, our national anthem.
12/14
12) Folks - let’s please don’t be a conspiracy theorist so easily. The top video of the bridge collapse is from a stationary camera of shipping channel that continually live streams. All major waterways with major shipping have this.
13/14
13) This is a humongous bridge! You can’t quite appreciate the size of the bridge unless you drive on it - or watch this video. It’s a legendary mega beast of a truss bridge!!! That’s why the collapse is so insane.
14/14
14) Container ship that crashed into the bridge is owned by Star Bulk Carriers Corp. their stock has dropped already in pre market trading. Meantime… recent large trading of this stock by leading GOP obstructionist Senator @SenTuberville @TTuberville. Karma.
HOLY CRAP! The Francis Scott Key Bridge has collapsed after a ship collision in Baltimore. The 1,200 feet (366 m) span bridge was the third longest span of any continuous truss in the world.
2/14
2) my god— The Francis Scott Key bridge is one of the main highways that forms the beltway of Baltimore. The collapse has been called a mass casualty incident and it is unknown at this time how many vehicles may have been on the bridge at the time of the collision & collapse. Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water - WTOP News
3/14
3) Multiple vehicles have fallen into the water. This is not a small bridge folks - it’s one of the largest truss bridges in the world - and facilitates much of the flow of shipping in the port of Baltimore - which is now likely toast for a while.
4/14
4) Key Bridge’s sudden collapse is gonna be devastating— it sit at a choke point for major container ship traffic. Total bridge length is 9000 feet - you can’t fix this bridge overnight.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/14/26/...-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb
5/14
5) It is believed that collision was caused by a 300 meter long cargo ship from Singapore called Dali. It recently visited New York and Norfolk prior to Baltimore, after passing through the Panama Canal. DALI, Container Ship - Details and current position - IMO 9697428 - VesselFinder
6/14
6) Another closer video of the Key bridge collapse. My god. #FrancisScottKeyBridge
7/14
7) this collapse video makes me cry so much as a former Baltimore resident who has traveled this bridge many times.
8/14
8) Pray for the construction workers who were on the bridge at time of collapse. There are also reports the Singapore cargo vessel also has a hull breach as result of the collision.
6/14
BREAKING: Up to 20 construction workers on Baltimore bridge when it collapsed, according to fire crews. Search underway
9/14
9) why the hell is the NYTimes calling this just a mere “partial collapse”? Like - the main key truss of the bridge with the highest point that allows ships to pass under it fully collapsed. Why is NYT full of downplaying headline writers? The bridge’s truss is fully collapsed.
10/14
10) NYT now acknowledges the Key Bridge is not a mere “partial collapse” anymore. That’s because the entire TRUSS of the bridge is fully collapsed. And the port of Baltimore is now in deep deep trouble. This will impede almost all shipping into the port. Pray for also survivors.
11/14
11) Historical footnote—Its namesake, Francis Scott Key, is believed to have sat near the site of this bridge as he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 (‘the bombs bursting in air’), inspiring him to write the "Star Spangled Banner”, our national anthem.
12/14
12) Folks - let’s please don’t be a conspiracy theorist so easily. The top video of the bridge collapse is from a stationary camera of shipping channel that continually live streams. All major waterways with major shipping have this.
13/14
13) This is a humongous bridge! You can’t quite appreciate the size of the bridge unless you drive on it - or watch this video. It’s a legendary mega beast of a truss bridge!!! That’s why the collapse is so insane.
14/14
14) Container ship that crashed into the bridge is owned by Star Bulk Carriers Corp. their stock has dropped already in pre market trading. Meantime… recent large trading of this stock by leading GOP obstructionist Senator @SenTuberville @TTuberville. Karma.
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ALonelyDad
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RIP to anyone that died, very unfortunate situation. The close-up really shows how many cars went through, some of them were very lucky
King
The black man is always targeted.
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The US government is suppressing this story HEAVILY. Only local news is really talking about it and they aren't even highlighting the deaths.
This should be state of emergency news, Biden's old ass should be addressing the nation right now.
This isn't even trending news on Google right now.
This should be state of emergency news, Biden's old ass should be addressing the nation right now.
This isn't even trending news on Google right now.
Everyone, have one of these in your car...somewhere you can grab it quickly:
Bust your window quickly so you can get out. You never know what can happen.
Bust your window quickly so you can get out. You never know what can happen.
Heafcliffe
Hope there's puddin' in the clink...
Thee fukk?! Prayers for those hurt/deceased.
Condolences to the victims and families
That’s is absolutely horrific and my condolences to anybody that died during this event
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Bloomberg TV was how I heard it. Bloomberg European Daybreak was showing it 2 something am....and explaining the economic impact as well.