Baltimore bridge collapse latest news: Rescue workers scramble to save dozens after colossal Baltimore Key Bridge collapsed in moments when container ship crashed into it sending cars into the river
VIDEO: Dramatic footage shows container ship crashes into bridge
No injuries were reported to the crew of the container ship that struck Key Bridge
The crew of the Dali, the Singapore-flagged ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, has been alerted and there were no injuries on the ship.
Synergy Marine Group, owner of the ship, confirmed in a statement that their ship collided with a pier on the bridge at around 1:30 a.m. local time.
The cause of the collision is currently unknown and the company says it is working with authorities to determine the cause.
VIDEO: Footage shows the container ship calling at Key Bridge in Baltimore
Rescuers in Baltimore are working frantically to try to save the lives of dozens of people plunged into the icy waters of the Patapsco River when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship.
Initial reports indicate that at least a dozen cars entered the 47-degree water, in addition to about two dozen construction workers who were working on the bridge at the time.
MAP: Where is Francis Scott Key Bridge?
Baltimore County’s executive director asks for prayers for those affected by the bridge collapse
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. went to X to ask for prayers for those affected by the bridge collapse.
At least seven construction workers and several vehicles missing after bridge collapse
PHOTO: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the river
Rescuers search for seven people after Key Bridge collapsed
“This is a serious emergency,” said Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore Fire Department. “Our focus now is on rescuing and bringing these people back.”
He added that a load appeared to be dangling from the bridge.
Rescuers were looking for at least seven people believed to be in the water, Cartwright said, although he said it was too early to know how many people were affected. He called the collapse an “evolving mass casualty event.”
Volunteer firefighters join rescue efforts at Francis Scott Key Bridge
Mayor of Baltimore on his way to the site of the bridge collapse
The container ship changes course and appears to slow down before hitting the bridge, data shows
VIDEO: Watch the moment the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses
Maryland Transportation Authority confirms ‘bridge collapse due to ship strike’
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