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MASS CASUALTY EVENT IN BALTIMORE: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses Into River After Being Hit by A Cargo Ship. . . 'A dire emergency'
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a cargo ship collided with i
The Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore was struck by the Singapore-flagged Dali container ship, according to ship tracking data.
The vessel is 300m long and was on its way to Colombo in Sri Lanka.
On marine radars, the Dali departed from the terminal at Port Breeze at around 12:45am ET (4:45am GMT).
It travelled towards the Francis Scott Key Bridge but became stationary at the site of the bridge 45 minutes later.
Air traffic radars show that police helicopters have been circling the area repeatedly.
The vessel is 300m long and was on its way to Colombo in Sri Lanka.
On marine radars, the Dali departed from the terminal at Port Breeze at around 12:45am ET (4:45am GMT).
It travelled towards the Francis Scott Key Bridge but became stationary at the site of the bridge 45 minutes later.
Air traffic radars show that police helicopters have been circling the area repeatedly.
BBC Summary
Shipping company Synergy Marine Group confirms that its Singapore-flagged container ship 'Dali' has collided with a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
"Whilst the exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined, the 'Dali' has now mobilised its Qualified Individual Incident response service," it says.
All crew members, including the two pilots who were aboard, have been accounted for and there are no reports of any injuries, it adds.
"Whilst the exact cause of the incident is yet to be determined, the 'Dali' has now mobilised its Qualified Individual Incident response service," it says.
All crew members, including the two pilots who were aboard, have been accounted for and there are no reports of any injuries, it adds.
- A bridge in the US city of Baltimore has entirely collapsed into the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship
- Up to 20 people and several vehicles have fallen into the river, says Baltimore City Fire Department who are currently at the scene
- The fire department says a large vessel hit a column of the Francis Scott Key Bridge at around 01:30 ET (05:30 GMT)
- Videos on social media appear to show the bridge entirely descending into the water
- A number of casualties have been reported and there is now a large multi-agency rescue and recovery operation under way. The numbers of casualties are yet to be confirmed
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