A Singapore-flagged vessel collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge early on Tuesday, causing part of the span to collapse into the Patapsco River.
A container ship that collided with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday reportedly changed direction moments before the crash.A Singapore-flagged vessel hit the bridge at around 1:30 a.m., causing it to snap in several places and collapse into the Patapsco River. The incident, which was captured on camera, saw a fire break out on board the ship as the steel structure fell on to it, while vehicles were hurled into the waters below. A rescue operation remains underway.
Photos shared of the scene on X by Harford County's volunteer fire and EMS crews showed dawn breaking over the river, with police lights flashing on the water at the scene as the rescue operation continued.Two people were pulled from the water after the bridge collapse, according to Baltimore fire chief James Wallace. He said one was in a serious condition, while the other was not seriously injured.It has not yet been confirmed how many people were on the bridge at the time of the collapse.
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