A major Maryland bridge collapses after being struck by a ship
A major Maryland bridge collapses after being struck by a ship
Tuesday morning, a significant bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, partially collapsed, possibly trapping several people in the river below.
The Baltimore Police Department was informed of the incident at the Francis Scott Key Bridge,
A huge steel structure that covers the Patapsco River to carry Interstate 695 southeast of the Baltimore metropolitan area.
The Baltimore mayor and other local authorities. He encouraged people to pray for those who were affected.
According to the Maryland Transport Authority, the Key Bridge collapsed as a result of a "ship strike," which is why the I-695 was closed.
The bridge is longer than 8,500 feet, or 1.2 miles. Its 1,200-foot main span made it one of the world's longest continuous truss bridges.
Police in Baltimore City were alerted to a partial collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which may have resulted in workers falling into the water.