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Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse: Disaster captured in harrowing photos

Mandatory Credit: Photo by JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock (14401955at) Rescue personnel gather on the shore of the Patapsco River after a container ship ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing its collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 26 March 2024. The Maryland Department of Transportation confirmed that the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed due to a ship strike on 26 March. According to Baltimore City Fire Department Chief James W. Wallace, a search operation was underway to locate at least seven people believed to be in the waters of the Patapsco River following the incident. 'Sonar has detected the presence of vehicles submerged in the water', Wallace added. The Singapore-flagged cargo ship DALI was traveling from Baltimore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, MarineTraffic confirmed. Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship, USA - 26 Mar 2024 Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by cargo ship, USA - 26 Mar 2024

Six are missing after a container ship smashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Harrowing photos capture the horrific accident.

Parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge remain after a container ship collided with a support Tuesday.

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Highway signs direct drivers to a detour for Francis Scott Key Bridge following the bridge’s collapse.

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Rescuers are searching for six missing people after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

BCFD Engine 5, Truck 3, Medic 10

A helicopter flies over the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

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A U.S. Coast Guard vessel secures the perimeter, after the Dali cargo vessel crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

REUTERS

Several vehicles fell into the river below.

AP

Several vehicles fell into the river below.

A view of the Dali cargo vessel which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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The Francis Scott Key Bridge rests partially collapsed after a cargo ship ran into it in Baltimore.

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The crash was caused due to a power failure on the cargo vessel.

REUTERS

Witnesses described the collapse as an “earthquake.”

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