A section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, experienced a partial collapse early Tuesday after being struck by a ship, leading to concerns about potential casualties in the Patapsco River. Officials have reported that up to seven individuals may have been affected by the incident, with search and rescue operations currently underway. The collision was captured in a live video stream on YouTube, showing significant portions of the bridge’s spans falling into the river below. Additional footage circulating on social media platform X illustrates the moment of impact and subsequent collapse, though these videos have not been independently verified by Reuters at this time.
The Baltimore City Fire Department has classified the event as a mass-casualty incident and is actively searching for seven people believed to be in the water. As of now, there have been no confirmed reports of injuries or fatalities related to the collapse. Baltimore police were alerted to the incident at approximately 1:35 a.m. ET. The Associated Press has noted that several vehicles were reported to have entered the water as a result of the bridge’s failure.
According to ship tracking information from LSEG, the Singapore-flagged container ship “Dali,” managed by Synergy Marine Group and owned by Grace Ocean Pte Ltd, was identified at the accident site on the Key Bridge. Statements regarding the incident are expected from Synergy, while attempts to contact Grace Ocean for commentary have so far been unsuccessful. The Maryland Transportation Authority has announced the closure of all lanes on the I-695 Key Bridge in both directions, with traffic reroutes currently in effect. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has acknowledged the situation, stating he is on his way to the scene and confirming that emergency response teams are actively addressing the crisis.
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