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Ship Collision Causes Major Bridge Collapse in Baltimore

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Shocking footage of a bridge collapse in Baltimore after a ship collision has gone viral. Find out more here!

A catastrophic event unfolded in Baltimore when a significant bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River following a collision with a ship. The Francis Scott Key Bridge suffered partial collapse early on Tuesday, leading to chaos and concern for possible casualties. Videos captured the aftermath, showing the startling scene as vehicles plunged into the river after the bridge gave way. Authorities initiated a search and rescue mission to locate individuals who may have been on the bridge during the collapse.

Baltimore's fire chief expressed fears of mass casualties as the bridge, a crucial connection for both the highway system and local shipping operations, crumbled into the water. The vessel's impact caused a fire and subsequent sinking, exacerbating the destruction. The incident, occurring in the dark hours of the morning, left a trail of devastation and raised questions about bridge safety and maritime navigation in the area.

In the wake of the tragedy, 20 individuals were reported missing, adding urgency to the search efforts on the river. The collision highlights the vulnerability of infrastructure to maritime accidents and underscores the need for enhanced safety measures in busy waterways. Baltimore residents and authorities alike await further developments and investigations into the cause of the bridge collapse, hoping for swift resolution and prevention of such incidents in the future.

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Major Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Ship Collision (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore collapsed Tuesday after a ship collided with it, crashing into the water below and seemingly bringing vehicles ...

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Major bridge in Baltimore collapses after being struck by ship ... (CNBC)

The Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed at 1:35 a.m. local time on Tuesday, a Baltimore City police spokesperson said.

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Witness video shows aftermath of Baltimore bridge collapse (BBC News)

A large ship struck Key Bridge in Baltimore, shows the aftermath of the crash as the bridge collapsed into the river.

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The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapses after a ship ... (NPR)

A part of a Baltimore bridge serving as a vital highway artery and an East Coast shipping hub collapsed early Tuesday morning after a container ship crashed ...

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Live updates: Rescuers search for people in the water after ... (The Washington Post)

Baltimore's fire chief said several people were likely on Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed into the Patapsco River and vehicles have been detected ...

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'Mass casualties' feared as Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge ... (Aljazeera.com)

Media reports said the vessel crashed into the bridge at about 1:30am (05:30 GMT) on Tuesday, catching fire before sinking. The bridge buckled, causing multiple ...

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JUST-IN: 20 Persons Missing As Ship Strikes Baltimore Bridge In US (Leadership Newspaper)

A catastrophic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed into the Patapsco River following a.

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Baltimore bridge collapse: What happened and what do we know ... (Reuters)

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early on Tuesday after a container ship smashed into a pylon, sending vehicles and eight people into frigid ...

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Baltimore bridge collapse: Father of three among victims (BBC News)

Six people are presumed dead after the bridge collapsed, but what do we know about them?

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Baltimore bridge collapse: US braces for supply chain disruption (The Guardian)

Downing of Francis Scott Key Bridge disrupts shipping of cars and parts and risks loss of Baltimore's cargo trade to other ports.

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Baltimore's Key Bridge was built in the '70s, but has a deep and ... (NPR)

The bridge was built mere yards from where Francis Scott Key watched the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814, inspiring him to write the song that ...

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What We Know About the Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse (The New York Times)

A giant container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore at about 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Most of the bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River.

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Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse live news: Divers to search for bodies (Aljazeera.com)

Authorities switch focus to recovering bodies of six people missing since ship slammed into bridge in US city.

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Police had about 90 seconds to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge ... (WAFB)

The bridge is an ...

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Baltimore bridge crash causes supply chain concerns (BBC News)

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on Tuesday, spanned the ninth-busiest port in the US.

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Details emerge on Baltimore bridge collapse victims: 'They were ... (The Guardian)

Six men presumed dead reportedly were construction workers from Latin American countries, including a father of three.

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Police had about 90 seconds to stop traffic before Baltimore Key ... (The Associated Press)

BALTIMORE (AP) — Investigators began collecting evidence Wednesday from the cargo ship that plowed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused its ...

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Baltimore's bridge collapse is expected to disrupt supply chains (NPR)

The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it's at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, ...

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A father of 3 and a budding entrepreneur are among the 6 workers ... (CNN)

They worked the overnight shift repairing potholes on a famed bridge that 30000 Marylanders relied on every day. But early Thursday morning, ...

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'Too early to judge': Global carmakers contend with closure at ... (CNBC)

Automotive firms say they are reassessing operations but do not expect major disruption after a bridge in the U.S. city of Baltimore collapsed Tuesday.

Baltimore's Key Bridge rebuild could take a decade, analysts say (WYPR)

The Port of Baltimore port could be reopened in less than a year, but the effects on transportation and the timeframe to rebuild the Francis Scott Key ...

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The key factors that contributed to the Baltimore bridge collapse (CNN)

Perhaps the most obvious cause for the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday is what's seen in footage captured from the ...

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Authorities warned of ship approach moments before Baltimore ... (Reuters)

Federal investigators on Wednesday examined the cargo ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge while emergency teams searched for bodies and details ...

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Biden administration warns of lengthy disruption at Baltimore port (Financial Times)

Carmakers and insurers brace for fallout after bridge collapse shuts critical US trade hub.

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Baltimore bridge collapse: two bodies recovered from water, officials ... (The Guardian)

Authorities say bodies of men found in red pickup truck beneath spot where bridge collapsed, and that families have been told.

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Baltimore bridge latest: Two bodies recovered from vehicle ... (BBC News)

The bodies of two people were recovered from a vehicle in the waters where the Baltimore bridge collapsed.

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Two bodies in Baltimore bridge collapse recovered; search for 4 ... (USA TODAY College)

Divers found the two victims trapped in a red pickup truck a little before 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water around the bridge's middle span.

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What passes through Baltimore's port? Pretty much everything (BBC News)

When a massive cargo ship sent Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbling into the water, it created both a human and economic disaster.

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2 bodies found in truck at site of Baltimore bridge collapse as ... (CNN)

Two workers were found trapped in a truck at the middle of the collapsed bridge, and search efforts have been paused for the four other workers who are ...

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Baltimore bridge collapse to cause logistics headaches, not supply ... (Reuters)

The catastrophic bridge collapse that closed the Port of Baltimore to ship traffic on Tuesday is causing some logistics headaches, but is unlikely to ...

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Baltimore bridge collapse: What we know, who are the victims and ... (NBC4 Washington)

Six construction workers are presumed dead after a cargo ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing a shocking tragedy in Baltimore, Maryland. News4's ...

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Baltimore bridge collapse recovery team finds victims' likely vehicles (The Washington Post)

Divers recovered the bodies of two construction workers who died when a massive cargo ship struck and collapsed a Baltimore bridge, as investigators ...

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Who are the victims in Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse ... (CBS News)

BALTIMORE - Six workers who went missing after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning are presumed to be dead, the U.S. Coast Guard ...

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In Baltimore, the youngest mayor faces his city's moment of tragedy ... (USA TODAY)

No one had seen a big-city mayor quite like Brandon Scott before. He was 36 when he won his race in Baltimore in November 2020. In a city half a century ...

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2 bodies recovered in wreckage of Baltimore bridge (Politico)

Maryland officials called for bipartisan support to quickly rebuild a structure that's crucial to the city's economy.

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The Baltimore Bridge Collapse Is About to Get Even Messier (WIRED)

Closing the city's seaport will send shockwaves across global shipping. Supersize container ships pose a growing risk to bridges and other infrastructure ...

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Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore ... (CNBC)

Baltimore City Fire Boat 2 floats past the Dali container vessel after it struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed into the Patapsco River in ...

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