BALTIMORE: Cargo ship strikes Key Bridge in Baltimore Harbor; “total bridge collapse” reported

BALTIMORE: Cargo ship strikes Key Bridge in Baltimore Harbor; “total bridge collapse” reported

The U.S. Coast Guard, Baltimore Police, Baltimore Fire Department, and many other agencies are working a total bridge collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning.

The horrific incident occurred around 1:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, when a Singapore-flagged container ship “DALI” collided with one of the pillars of the bridge.

Massive search and rescue efforts are underway at this hour. A press conference is expected later today. This remains a developing story.

Image: Harford County, MD Fire and EMS PIO/Media Page