Baltimore bridge collapse
The Baltimore Bridge collapse occurred at approximately 1:40 am, March 26, 2024, when the freighter Dali allided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland.[1][2][3] Multiple spans of the truss bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River.
The crew of the Dali sent out a "Mayday", reporting engine failure, and anticipating an allision. Bridge authorities set in motion the necessary steps to prevent vehicles from using the bridge which helped saved lives.[2] At the time of the collapse, workers were conducting maintenance on the bridge, and have been reported missing. Two survivors were rescued shortly after the collapse; one was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The 8,636 feet (2,632 m) long bridge was completed in 1977. Statistics show the bridge is crossed by 11.5 million vehicles per year.[2][4] When built, the bridges's central span was the third longest truss bridge span in the world. The water depth under the bridge is 50 feet (15 m).
The Dali is a container ship, based in Singapore, and was built in 2015.[5] She is reported to have allided with the bridge as a result of engine failure. In 2016, the Dali allided with another bridge located in Antwerp.
References
- ^ a b "Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse live updates: Ship hits major bridge in Baltimore". NBC News. 2024-03-26. Archived from the original on 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ a b c d John Yoon (March 26, 2024). "Cargo Ship Hits Key Bridge in Baltimore, Triggering Partial Collapse". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "Part of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after being hit by large ship; cars in water". CBS News. March 26, 2024. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
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"Baltimore bridge collapse: When was the Francis Scott Key Bridge built?". King 5 News. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
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