The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was a terrible incident that just happened on March 26th, 2024. Here’s what we know so far:
- A cargo ship, the Dali, lost power and struck a key support column of the bridge early Tuesday morning.
- The impact caused a partial collapse of the bridge into the Patapsco River.
- Six people, who were believed to be construction workers on the bridge, are presumed dead.
- Two people were rescued from the water, with one seriously injured.
- The cause of the power loss on the cargo ship is still under investigation.
- Search efforts for the missing workers have transitioned to a recovery mission.
- This incident is expected to cause significant disruption to the Port of Baltimore for months.