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In reply to the discussion: "HOLY CRAP! The Francis Scott Key Bridge has collapsed after a ship collision in Baltimore. The 1,200 feet (366 m) span [View all]scipan
(2,365 posts)36. 11:54: Lost power just before it hit, 6 still missing
Collapses cause: The ship, which is called Dali, reported losing power just before it struck a column on the bridge, authorities said.
Search ongoing: Two people have been pulled from the water following the collapse; one was in serious condition. Rescuers are searching for six construction workers who were working on the bridge at the time of the collapse.
Search ongoing: Two people have been pulled from the water following the collapse; one was in serious condition. Rescuers are searching for six construction workers who were working on the bridge at the time of the collapse.
Live updates:
https://apnews.com/live/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-latest-2024
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"HOLY CRAP! The Francis Scott Key Bridge has collapsed after a ship collision in Baltimore. The 1,200 feet (366 m) span [View all]
orleans
Mar 26
OP
There are people needing rescue as multiple cars fell off the bridge according to news reports
wishstar
Mar 26
#6
From the video I saw three trucks and two cars that got all the way across before the collapse.
Kablooie
Mar 26
#20
My god- How could this happen? The CCP (Chinese Communist Party) media will have a field day with this.
NBachers
Mar 26
#9
"See how dangerous and poor the us is. China is the best because we don't have that here."
AZLD4Candidate
Mar 26
#12