March 27th 2024.
The city of Baltimore, Maryland was shaken by a tragic event that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a 1.6-mile long structure that spanned over the Patapsco River, crashed into the water in multiple pieces, leaving behind a devastating scene of destruction.
Rescue efforts were immediately launched in the hopes of finding survivors, but as time passed, it became clear that the chances of finding anyone alive were slim. It has now been over 24 hours since the collision between a 289-meter long cargo ship and the bridge, and the search for survivors has sadly turned into a recovery mission.
The collision was a result of the cargo ship, bound for Sri Lanka, careening into the bridge at a high speed. The impact caused an unknown number of vehicles to plunge into the murky waters below. Emergency services were quickly deployed to the scene, with helicopters circling over the stretch of the river in a desperate attempt to locate any survivors.
Despite their best efforts, only two people were pulled out from the water. One of them is currently in the hospital in a critical condition. The remaining six individuals, who are still missing, are believed to be construction workers who were on the bridge at the time of the collision. The process of identifying them is ongoing.
According to Maryland governor Wes Moore, the situation could have been much worse if it weren't for the quick actions of the authorities. As soon as they realized the ship was headed towards the bridge, they were able to stop more cars from coming over, potentially saving even more lives.
Moore praised the first responders as heroes, stating that their bravery and quick thinking saved lives that night. The collapse of the bridge happened just seconds after the collision, long before the busy morning commute. It was a devastating event that one official described as a "developing mass casualty event."
Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott expressed his shock and disbelief at the sight of the Key Bridge crumbling down. He stated that it was something he never thought he would see in his lifetime.
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