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1.6-mile bridge in Baltimore collapses after hit by ship; Rescue operation underway

A helicopter flies over the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, 2024. Photo: Julia Nikhinson/Reuters
A view of the Singapore-flagged container ship DALI after it collided with a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., in this picture released on March 26, 2024. Photo: Harford County MD Fire & EMS/Reuters
A view of the Singapore-flagged container ship DALI after it collided with a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., in this picture released on March 26, 2024. Photo: Harford County MD Fire & EMS/Reuters
BALTIMORE, Maryland, USA- Rescue workers in Baltimore are searching for as many as seven people after a major bridge in the city's port was struck by a container ship early Tuesday, March 26, 2024, officials said.

The Baltimore Fire Department Chief James Wallace says authorities rescued two people from the water this morning, one without injury and the other who has been transferred to hospital in a serious condition.

Authorities are continuing their search for upwards of seven people, Wallace says. But, he says that number could change as it is a "very large incident." Earlier on Tuesday, an official said as many as 20 people could be in the water.

State of Emergency

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

Video shows the collapse of the 1.6-mile-long, four-lane bridge after it was hit by the vessel. Conditions were said to be unsafe for rescuers due to objects hanging from the structure, freezing conditions and limited visibility.

The bridge extends over the Patapsco River and serves as the outermost crossing of the Baltimore harbour. It is an essential link of Interstate-695, or the Baltimore Beltway.

Several Virgin Islanders are said to be living in Baltimore; however, It is unclear whether any are among the persons rescued or missing.

Click on link below for video of bridge collapsing:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=383420437899731

8 Responses to “1.6-mile bridge in Baltimore collapses after hit by ship; Rescue operation underway”

  • 2024 (26/03/2024, 07:51) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    What a year
    • Why (26/03/2024, 12:22) Like (5) Dislike (19) Reply
      What’s this got to do with BVi?
      • @Why (27/03/2024, 08:16) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
        I guess the BVI is not on Earth so you only prefer to hear about what’s going on on this island only. Says a lot about your mindset.
      • You Never Know!!! (27/03/2024, 17:44) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        @ Why. Tragedy can happen to us here as well. Maybe even worse. If you didn’t, or you’re just too dumb to know, since the late 1920’s, hundreds of islanders here from the BVI have migrated to the USA and Baltimore MD for a better living and did successfully. I myself who was born here in the BVI am were grateful as the hundreds of others who migrated there.
        Your post sounds very hateful and ignorant. Your post comes across as racist and that brings most of us down. So LETS STOP this IGNORANT SELF-MINDED BEHAVIOR, and pray that something as tragic doesn’t happen here to us.
  • father (26/03/2024, 07:58) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Lord Jesus help us lord.
  • GateKeeper (26/03/2024, 09:26) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    A tragic incident which will disrupt transport, port operations, etc., in Baltimore and other areas of US, resulting in supply chain issues. Our concerns extend to the bridge incident in Baltimore but we must and should also heighten our concerns about bridge condition(s) in the VI, especially the QEII bridge, the largest bridge structure in the VI, which connect Tortola, the largest island, and Beef Island, the site of the T.B. Lettsome International Airport, the principal airport in the territory.

    What is the current condition and rating of the QEII Bridge? Is it in a) good condition, b) structurally deficient, c) functionally obsolete, etc.? What is the controlled inspection, preventative maintenance schedule of the bridge, along with other bridges? c) what is the contingency plan for moving vehicles, people, if the bridge were to be taken out of service?
  • wondering (26/03/2024, 11:06) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
    When will the BVI suffer a disaster like this. That ship was under the local crew for the harbor. Not only do the cruise ships puff nasty black smoke all over Road Town, the ships leave Road Harbour hugging the coast, any problem and a cruise ship could easily go aground. Who is in charge of controlling the disturbing smoke coming out of certain ships all day long while they are in Road Town? Environment destruction and air pollution is now life in Road Town, breathing exhaust from those ships has to be harmful. In a few years we will see the medical effects. No wonder some destinations limit how many ships can come to their islands. BVI is always last to learn. Why? Greed? Is money everything? The disaster we woke up to in Baltimore this morning can come here. . . but even if we are spared a terrible accident, the effects of all that black and grey smoke, will never go away.
    • hug the coast? (26/03/2024, 13:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      that's the deepest part of the Harbour! - that is the official marked channel for the shipping lane! - Now you know! LOL


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