The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge is more than 1.5 miles long and is a central traffic thoroughfare in Baltimore.
Stateside There has been a major bridge accident in Baltimore. Let me tell you about it BBC:n the tree A bridge in the state of Maryland has apparently collapsed as a result of a cargo ship collision.
There is currently no definite information about the victims. According to Reuters, however, up to 20 people would have had to rely on the water. Additionally, the Baltimore Sun tellsthat several vehicles have fallen into the water.
A container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday morning.
A large rescue operation is underway in the area, in which, according to the BBC, several different authorities are involved. The United States Coast Guard is also present.
The accident happened early Tuesday at around 1:30 local time.
At issue is the over 2.5-kilometer long Francis Scott Key bridge crossing the Patapsco River, according to the director of the rescue operation who commented on the situation to the Baltimore Sun, the entire bridge would have collapsed into the water.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge is an important traffic route in the area. Maryland officials have confirmed that all lanes are closed due to the crash.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge after the collapse.