Saturday , November 23 2024

Cargo ship collides with Baltimore's longest bridge, casualties feared


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Francis Scott's Bridge Collapse: Baltimore's longest Francis Scott Bridge collapsed Tuesday morning after being struck by a large cargo ship. According to reports, a fire broke out before the bridge collapsed and several vehicles fell into the water below.

Seven construction workers and three to four civilian vehicles were present when the bridge collapsed. Information about large scale casualties has come to light. After the incident, the bridge has been closed for vehicular traffic. Authorities have closed all lanes in both directions due to safety concerns. Rescue work is going on at the incident site. More details about injuries and casualties are awaited.