A ship struck a bridge and caused it to collapse. Several people and cars have fallen into the river.
According to the Baltimore City Fire Department, seven individuals and multiple vehicles plunged into the river following the incident, with rescue teams on site.
As of Tuesday 08:47 CET, there were no reports of casualties after the bridge collapsed. Nevertheless, the temperature in Baltimore Harbour is currently 9°C , subjecting victims to the risk of hypothermia.Footage was taken showing the moment “a large vessel” struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Baltimore Fire Department reportedly said.
“Whilst the exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined, the ‘Dali’ has now mobilized its Qualified Individual Incident response service,” the shipping company reportedly said. Ian Firth, a structural engineer and bridge designer, told the BBC a heavy ship like the Dali will impart a very large load of many thousands of tonnes when it hits something solid, such as a bridge support.
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