Mayor says rescue efforts are under way after vessel crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending vehicles into water

A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a large boat collided with it early on Tuesday morning, sending multiple vehicles into the water.

At about 1.30am, a vessel crashed into the bridge, catching fire before sinking and causing multiple vehicles to fall into the water below, according to a video posted on X.

“All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured,” the Maryland Transportation Authority posted on X.

Matthew West, a petty officer first class for the coastguard in Baltimore, told the New York Times that the coastguard received a report of an impact at 1.27am ET. West said the Dali, a 948ft (29 metres) Singapore-flagged cargo ship, had hit the bridge, which is part of Interstate 695.

  • HobbitFoot @thelemmy.clubEnglish
    62·
    8 months ago

    The accident didn’t happen in the middle of the navigable channel, so you can maintain the pier and ship while clearing the main span.

    As for being a death scene, you likely aren’t going to be able to access the site with divers as it is too dangerous.

    • bitchkat@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      I saw another article today where they said exactly that. The remaining vehicles are under concrete and its now converted to a salvage mission.