Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge came crashing down Tuesday after it was struck by a large cargo ship, causing a possible mass casualty incident that was all caught on video.
Check out this stunning footage of the vessel plowing into the steel, arch-shaped bridge, which suddenly collapsed into the Patapsco River and broke into pieces right before our shocked eyes.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called it an “unthinkable tragedy” that looked like something out of an action movie.
Maryland officials just held a press conference, telling the public what they know so far.
Beginning at 1:30 AM … 911 callers started inundating the Baltimore Fire Department beginning, reporting what officials later described as a “dire emergency.”
Several vehicles crossing the bridge at the time plunged into the river below, but it was unclear how many.
Video just sent to me of Key Bridge collapsed on the Dali. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/cUhf0W4F9H
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The cargo ship went up in flames after it hit the bridge. Officials at the presser seemed to suggest they were in communication with the ship’s crew, whose current status was unknown.
Divers and search crews responded, scanning the frigid waters with sonars for upwards of 7 people and possibly more. Two people have been rescued — one with serious injuries.
Another pic of this catastrophic tragedy. This is another shot of the cargo ship that has slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Pic sent to me from a first responder. Truly heartbreaking. Hope to have more views as the sun comes up.
Send prayers 🙏🏾🇺🇸#francisscottkeybridge pic.twitter.com/5Xhw0d74dY
— Kimberly Klacik (@kimKBaltimore) March 26, 2024
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The water temperature is 48 degrees, and authorities say it’s virtually impossible to survive for more than 3 hours.
Sonar has detected multiple cars underwater, as the search continues.
Officials said federal and local authorities were investigating what caused the disaster. No word yet on how many victims in total were injured or possibly killed.
