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baltimore: Tuesday, March 26 has now become a historic day in American history. On Tuesday, when a cargo ship collided with the 'Francis Scott Key Bridge' in Baltimore. As soon as the plane hit the bridge, the entire bridge collapsed like a deck of cards.
It destroyed an icon of American history. On Tuesday, a cargo ship collided with the Baltimore Bridge and the entire bridge collapsed. The collapse of this bridge is not just the collapse of a structure. This bridge has 47 years of American history, which is now destroyed and submerged in water. Let us know what has happened so far in this accident and what is the history of this bridge.
How did this incident happen: The incident occurred when a cargo ship named 'Daily' collided with the pillars of the 'Francis Scott Key Bridge' in Baltimore, after which the entire structure of the bridge fell into the water. According to the information received, before hitting the bridge, the lights of the plane went off and the plane lost its way. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said that the plane's crew was informed of the plane's location before it hit the bridge, allowing authorities to prevent oncoming traffic from crossing the bridge.
How many people became victims of this accident: According to news agency Reuters, eight people were present there when the bridge collapsed. Fire officials and the medical center said at least two people were rescued, one of whom was taken to a hospital.
How is the rescue going: Maryland State Police Secretary Colonel Roland L. According to Butler Jr., dive teams from various state and local agencies have been brought in to assist in search and rescue operations. A search operation was launched with 50 rescue personnel.
The team is busy finding out the cause of the accident: Investigating officers are still trying to find out how the accident happened. Along with this, the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate how the bridge was built and its structure will also be examined. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said it would “take time to determine” whether the bridge was ever flagged for any safety deficiencies.
When was this bridge in Baltimore built?
The name of the bridge which became the victim of an accident in Baltimore, America, is 'Francis Scott Key Bridge', which people may also know by the name of 'Key Bridge'. Construction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Bridge began in 1972 and opened to the public on March 23, 1977.
What are the features of the Baltimore Bridge?
When the bridge opened to the public in 1977, it was 1.6 miles long. This bridge connected the other side of the Patapsco River to Baltimore Harbor. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, it was the second longest continuous-truss bridge in the United States and the third longest in the world.
How much damage was caused by the bridge collapse?
110 million dollars i.e. 11 crore rupees were spent in building the Francis Scott Bridge. It is a four-lane bridge which is approximately 56 meters above the river. It opened in 1977 and serves to cross the Patapsoc River. It is considered a major transportation hub for the US East Coast and a port of entry to the Port of Baltimore.