Fear of Major Casualties After Horror Bridge Collapse in Baltimore

A large section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore Tuesday after it was hit by a cargo ship, authorities said, prompting an urgent rescue response over fears that people and vehicles may have plunged into the water.

The Maryland Transportation Authority told drivers to avoid the area because after the bridge—which carries Interstate 695 over the Patapsco River—had collapsed “due to ship strike.” The Coast Guard had earlier told The New York Times it received a report of an impact at the bridge shortly before 1:30 a.m.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott posted on X that he is “en route to the incident” where emergency personnel are already on scene. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. separately wrote that rescue efforts are underway. “Please pray for those affected,” he added.

Read more at The Daily Beast.