Container ship destroys Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore

26 March 2024

A Singapore-flag container ship caused a catastrophic collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

The ship collided with the bridge at around 01:30 local time (05:30 GMT).

Baltimore City Fire spokesman Kevin Cartwright confirmed that at least seven vehicles, including at least one tractor-trailer-sized vehicle, have collapsed into the water,

Baltimore's city police confirmed that it is possible that there are workers in the water after the Key Bridge collapse.

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Video shows moment the bridge collapses after ship collision:

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The Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed in Baltimore is 3 km (1.6 mile) long and is part of the highway that circles Baltimore.



The collapsed bridge: