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The Indian Embassy in the US has expressed condolences on the unfortunate accident that took place in Baltimore city, Maryland. Let us tell you that the three kilometer long 'Francis Scott Key' bridge had collapsed due to the collision of the container ship. All 22 crew members on board the ship were Indians. All of these are safe.
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The Singapore-flagged cargo ship Dali was en route to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Later when the ship collided with the 'Francis Scott Key Bridge' in Baltimore. Within a few seconds the entire bridge collapsed like a house of cards. The bridge collapsed and fell about 50 feet (15 m) into the frigid water, officials said. The accident happened on Tuesday morning. Officials also said the ship suffered electrical problems. Hence, the crew was active and gave an alert call, due to which people moving towards the bridge were stopped.
President Biden praised the crew's vigilance
US President Joe Biden also confirmed that the ship's crew had issued an alert before the collision, saving many lives. “As soon as the crew onboard realized they had lost control of the vessel, they immediately notified the Maryland Department of Transportation,” he said. As soon as the information was received, the local authorities stopped the traffic on the bridge, which saved the lives of the people.
Embassy expressed condolences
The Indian Embassy in the US has expressed grief over the incident on social media platform Twitter (X). “Our heartfelt condolences go out to all those affected by the unfortunate tragedy that occurred on the Francis Scott Bridge in Baltimore,” the embassy wrote.
A helpline was launched
The Embassy has announced a helpline for Indian citizens. He says the helpline is for people who may be affected by the accident or need help. Therefore, the Embassy is also confirming details regarding the crew of the ship.
