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Showing Original Post only (View all)Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after large boat collision [View all]
Source: wtop news
A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, has collapsed after a large boat collided with it early Tuesday morning.
Reports came in around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday that a large vessel crashed into the bridge, catching on fire before sinking and causing multiple vehicles to fall into the Patapsco River below.
Read more: https://wtop.com/baltimore/2024/03/key-bridge-in-baltimore-collapses-after-hitting-large-boat/
saw this on twitter first with the video
HOLY CRAP! The Francis Scott Key Bridge has collapsed after a ship collision in Baltimore. The 1,200 feet (366 m) span bridge was the third longest span of any continuous truss in the world.
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#BREAKING: Mass Casualty has been Declared after a Large Container Ship Collides with The Francis Scott Key Bridge Causi
riversedge
Mar 26
#4
"The cargo ship has a breach in the hull, causing it to list to one side, with reports of a strong smell of diesel fuel
riversedge
Mar 26
#9
Washington Post, Ship owners involved in at least 3 deadly events in recent years.
Botany
Mar 26
#30
Reportedly this is the ship involved -- "The vessel DALI (IMO 9697428, MMSI 563004200) is a Container Ship built in 2015
riversedge
Mar 26
#11
The sun coming up in Baltimore: what is left of the Francis Scott key bridge............
riversedge
Mar 26
#12
🚨🇺🇸UPDATE: POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AFTER BALTIMORE KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE-early morning view.........
riversedge
Mar 26
#13
"The cause of the collision was not immediately clear. The ship appeared to lose power in the minutes before the crash.
riversedge
Mar 26
#15
On top of everything else, the collapse blocks the entire Port of Baltimore from ocean access.
brooklynite
Mar 26
#19
Live Updates: Major Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After Being Struck by Cargo Ship
mahatmakanejeeves
Mar 26
#23
Closeup of a Ship hittng the Baltimore bridge. 😱Ship Lost Power Before Hitting Key Bridge in Baltimore
riversedge
Mar 26
#27
🚨#BREAKING: Morning Daylight reveals the aftermath of the mass casualty event of the Scott Key Bridge collapse 📌
riversedge
Mar 26
#28
Any ships that were in the bay will be blocked from leaving until the debris is cleared.
Kablooie
Mar 26
#36
Woah, how awful! Someone mentioned a tragedy in Baltimore last night without details. ...
electric_blue68
Mar 27
#43